Isaiah 36:21

But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."
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King James Version

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

English Standard Version

But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."

Catholic Public Domain Version

And they remained silent and did not answer a word to him. For the king had commanded them, saying, "You shall not respond to him.