2 Kings 18:36
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.””
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“But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the people have kept silent, and have not answered him a word, for the command of the king is, saying, `Do not answer him.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Kings 18:36 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 38:13But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
- Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
- Proverbs 9:7He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
- Proverbs 26:4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
- Ecclesiastes 3:7a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
- Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
- Matthew 7:6Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
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