Isaiah 36:21
ESV
But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king 's command was, "Do not answer him."
NIV
But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."
NASB
But they were silent and did not answer him so much as a word; for the king’s command was, 'Do not answer him.'
CSB
But they kept silent; they didn’t say anything, for the king’s command was, "Don’t answer him."
NLT
But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, 'Do not answer him.'
KJV
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
NKJV
But they held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”