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
Eliakim son of Hilkiah, Shebna, and Joah said to the chief adviser, "Speak to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand it. Don't speak with us in the Judahite dialect in the hearing of the people who are on the wall."
Psalm 38:13
But I am like a deaf man -- I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.
Psalm 39:1
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, "I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man."
Proverbs 9:7
Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.
Amos 5:13
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and turn around and tear you to pieces.