Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009) But they kept silent; they didn't say anything, for the king's command was, "Don't answer him."New American Standard Bible (©1995) But they were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him." King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. International Standard Version (©2012) But the people remained silent and didn't respond to him with so much as a single word, because the king had commanded, "Don't answer him." King James 2000 Bible (©2003) But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. American King James Version But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. American Standard Version But they held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. Douay-Rheims Bible And they held their peace, and answered him not a word. For the king had commanded, saying: answer him not. Darby Bible Translation And they were silent, and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not. English Revised Version But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. Webster's Bible Translation But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. World English Bible But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king's commandment was, "Don't answer him." Young's Literal Translation And they keep silent, and have not answered him a word, for a command of the king is, saying, 'Do not answer him.'
Proverbs 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Proverbs 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Proverbs 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
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