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 said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah and Shebnah and Joah, to Rabshakeh, "Speak, we pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrians' language, for we understand it: and talk not with us in the Jews' tongue, in the ears of the people that are on the walls."
Psalm 38:13
As for me, I was like a deaf man and heard not; as one that were dumb, not opening his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
{To the Chanter, for praising, a Psalm of David} I said, "I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not in my tongue. I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle, while the ungodly is in my sight."
Proverbs 9:7
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
Proverbs 26:4
Give not the fool an answer after his foolishness, lest thou become like unto him;
Amos 5:13
Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.
Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.