2 Samuel 3
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
11 And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
11 And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him.
King James Version (KJV)
11 And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.