21
But they were silent and
aanswered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."
a
Proverbs 9:7, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 26:4
Proverbs 9
7
He who acorrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 9
8
aDo not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, bReprove a wise man and he will love you.
Proverbs 26
4
aDo not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.