But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Proverbs 26:4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Proverbs 26:5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Isaiah 36:21But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Ecclesiasticus 11:8Answer not before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk.