Verse 36

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

Referenced Verses

• Ps 38:13-14 : 13 But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. 14 Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs.
• Ps 39:1 : 1 [For the Chief Musician, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David]. I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.
• Prov 9:7 : 7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.
• Prov 26:4 : 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
• Amos 5:13 : 13 Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
• Matt 7:6 : 6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.