2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”

Psalm 38:13-14

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.

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Summary

2 Kings 18:36

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

Held their peace

Bible References

Held their peace

But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
And I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.

He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

Or you will also be like him.

Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.

“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.