Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 Shebnah and Joah, said to Rabshakeh, “Speak now to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand it; and do not speak with us in Judean in the hearing of the people who are on the wall.”
Psalm 38:13
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
And I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
I said, “I will guard my ways
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle
While the wicked are in my presence.”
Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Or you will also be like him.
Amos 5:13
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.