Verse 36

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

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 38:13-14 : 13 But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth. 14 Yes, I am as a man who doesn't hear, In whose mouth are no reproofs.
  • Ps 39:1 : 1 > I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
  • Prov 9:7 : 7 He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
  • Prov 26:4 : 4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
  • Amos 5:13 : 13 Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; For it is an evil time.
  • Matt 7:6 : 6 "Don't give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.