King James Version
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.English Standard Version
But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."Catholic Public Domain Version
But the people were silent, and they did not respond at all to him. For indeed, they had received an instruction from the king that they should not respond to him