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.
Held their peace
Bible References
Held their peace
Psalm 38:13
I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, and like the mute, who cannot open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."
Proverbs 9:7
Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
Proverbs 26:4
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Amos 5:13
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.
Matthew 7:6
"Never give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them with their feet and then turn around and attack you."