New International Version (©1984)
But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."New American Standard Bible (©1995)
But they were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him." GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
They were silent and didn't say anything to him because the king commanded them not to answer him. King James Bible
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. American King James Version
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. American Standard Version
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. Bible in Basic English
But they kept quiet and gave him no answer: for the king's order was, Give him no answer. Douay-Rheims Bible
And they held their peace, and answered him not a word. For the king had commanded, saying: answer him not. Darby Bible Translation
And they were silent, and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not. English Revised Version
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. Webster's Bible Translation
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. World English Bible
But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king's commandment was, "Don't answer him." Young's Literal Translation
And they keep silent, and have not answered him a word, for a command of the king is, saying, 'Do not answer him.' | 
