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Isaiah 36:21

English Standard Version

21 But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

But they kept silent; they didn’t say anything, for the king’s command was, “Don’t answer him.”

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

But they were silent and did not answer him so much as a word; for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”

New International Version

But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

New King James Version

But they held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”

New Living Translation

But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, “Do not answer him.”

World English Bible

But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king’s commandment was, “Don’t answer him.”