2 Kings 18:36

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

But the people kept silent; they did not answer him at all, for the king’s command was, ‘Don’t answer him.’

Cross References

Matthew 7:6

Don’t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs,   or they will trample them under their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces.

Amos 5:13

Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent  , at such a time, for the days are evil.

Proverbs 26:4

Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness or you’ll be like him yourself.

Proverbs 9:7

The one who corrects a mocker will bring abuse on himself; the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.

2 Kings 18:35

Who among all the gods of the lands has rescued his land from my power? So will the Lord rescue Jerusalem from my power? ” ’

2 Kings 18:37

Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian,  came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn  and reported to him the words of the royal spokesman.

Ecclesiastes 3:7

a time to tear and a time to sew; a time to be silent and a time to speak;