Isaiah 36:21

Conservative English Version

Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah had been warned by King Hezekiah not to answer the Assyrian commander. So they tore their clothes in sorrow and reported to Hezekiah everything the commander had said.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:26

Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah said, "Sir, we don't want the people listening from the city wall to understand what you are saying. So please speak to us in Aramaic instead of Hebrew."

2 Kings 18:37

(SEE 18:36)

Psalm 39:1

(A psalm by David for Jeduthun, the music leader.) I told myself, "I'll be careful not to sin by what I say, and I'll muzzle my mouth when evil people are near."

Proverbs 26:4

Don't make a fool of yourself by answering a fool.

Amos 5:13

Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.

Matthew 7:6

Don't give to dogs what belongs to God. They will only turn and attack you. Don't throw pearls down in front of pigs. They will trample all over them.