2 Kings 18:36
But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him."
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held their peace.

Psalm 38:13, 14
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear, and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. . . .

Psalm 39:1
I said, "I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present."

Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a mocker will bring shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man will be tainted.

Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

Matthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the people kept silent; they didn't say anything, for the king's command was, "Don't answer him."

International Standard Version
But the people remained silent and did not answer with even so much as a word, because the king's order was, "Don't answer him."

NET Bible
The people were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, "Don't respond to him."
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