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.
General references
Bible References
General references
2 Kings 18:26
Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, Shebnah, and Joah said to the Rabshakeh, “Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, since we understand it. Don’t speak with us in Hebrew within earshot of the people on the wall.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.