But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”
Then said Elyaqim son of Ḥ
And Elyaqim son of Ḥ
I have said,“Let me guard my ways Against sinning with my tongue; Let me guard my mouth with a muzzle, While the wrongdoer is before me.”
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also become like him.
Therefore the wise keep silent at that time, for it is an evil time.
“Do not give what is set-apart to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before the pigs, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.