KJV : But the people <05971> held their peace <02790> (8689), and answered <06030> (8804) him not a word <01697>: for the king's <04428> commandment <04687> was, saying <0559> (8800), Answer <06030> (8799) him not.NASB : NASB# : But the people<5971> were silent<2790> and answered<6030> him not a word<1697>, for the king's<4428> commandment<4687> was, "Do not answer<6030> him."