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

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

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

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

YLT - And they keep silent, and have not answered him a word, for a command of the king is, saying, `Do not answer him.'

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