1 Samuel 10:27

27But some aworthless fellows said, “How can this man save us?” And they despised him and brought him no present. But he held his peace.

2 Kings 18:36

36But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”

Proverbs 10:19

19 bWhen words are many, transgression is not lacking,
cbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

1 Peter 2:23

23 dWhen he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, ebut continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
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