Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Bible References

Held their peace

Psalm 38:13
I am like a deaf person; I do not hear.
I am like a speechless person
who does not open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Davidic psalm.I said, “I will guard my ways
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
Proverbs 9:7
The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
Proverbs 26:4
Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the wise person will keep silent
at such a time,
for the days are evil.
Matthew 7:6
Don’t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them with their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces.

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