Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the people kept quiet and gave him no answer: for the king's order was, Give him no answer.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But the people were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Don't answer him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the people have kept silent, and have not answered him a word, for the command of the king is, saying, `Do not answer him.'