Isaiah 36:21

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:26

Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebnah, and Joah, unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not with us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.

2 Kings 18:37

Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah, with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.

Psalm 39:1

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.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

Amos 5:13

Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.