Isaiah 36:21

But they were silent and did not answer him a word, for the king's command, saying, Do not answer him.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.

2 Kings 18:26

Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah said to the chief of the cupbearers, Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand. And do not talk with us in Jewish, in the ears of the people who are on the wall.

2 Kings 18:37

And Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn. And they told him the words of the chief of the cupbearers.

Psalm 38:13-15

But like a deaf one, I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who opens not his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

To the Chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.

Proverbs 9:7-8

One rebuking a scorner gets shame to himself; and one rebuking a wicked one gets himself a blemish.

Amos 5:13

So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give that which is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and tear you.

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Summary

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

Bible References

General references

2 Kings 18:26
Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah said to the chief of the cupbearers, Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand. And do not talk with us in Jewish, in the ears of the people who are on the wall.
Psalm 38:13
But like a deaf one, I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who opens not his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
To the Chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.
Proverbs 9:7
One rebuking a scorner gets shame to himself; and one rebuking a wicked one gets himself a blemish.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.
Amos 5:13
So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give that which is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and tear you.