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], heard not; and [I was] as a dumb man [that] openeth not his mouth. 14 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth [are] no reproofs.
• Ps 39:1 : 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, [even] to 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 reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh 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 the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it [is] an evil time.
• Matt 7:6 : 6 ‹Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.›