 | Nathaniel Lardner - 1838 - 642 pages
...Cor. x. 32. Solomon's observation may be reckoned applicable here, as well as upon other occasions: " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger," Prov. xv. 1. In this way redeem time to yourselves, for all the good purposes of life. In this way... | |
 | Husbands - 1839 - 302 pages
...that is slow to wrath is of great understanding ; but he that is of a hasty spirit exalteth folly." " A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger." " He that hath no role over his own spirit, is like a city broken down, and without walls." " He that... | |
 | 1839 - 496 pages
...uncle had on his four hundred ; and he would not be dictated to by the greatest lord in the land. " A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger," Prov. iv. 1 . Uncle Barnaby adopted the former method of dealing with his angry neighbour, and its... | |
 | Bible - 1839 - 1060 pages
...Jer. 16. 17. & 32. 19. Hebr. 4. 13. + Hcb. Tin /if aliag of tilt tongue. 1 1 Chap..lO. I. CHAP. XV. A for the spirit of heaviness ; that they might be called trees 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: bbut the mouth of fools f poureth out foolishness.... | |
 | George Washington Bethune - Christian life - 1839 - 228 pages
...fig-trees, neither will we hear vituperative and annoying language from a gentle and forgiving spirit. "A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." Rough words are like oil, which make the flame of anger burn the fiercer; meek words often, like water,... | |
 | Unitarianism - 1840 - 594 pages
...to resentment ; who use no unkind words or harsh expressions; who remember that valuable saying, " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." Jesus was remarkable for meekness. It is said, such " shall inherit the earth." The Greek word so translated,... | |
 | Christian life - 1840 - 248 pages
...for passion comes like a flood, and sweeps away affection as with a torrent. Remember, Robert, that " a soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger," Prov. xv. 1 ; and that '; He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty ; and he that ruleth his... | |
 | M. A. Stodart - Christian life - 1840 - 260 pages
...peace was sung, and when he left it, peace was bequeathed." The words of inspiration are explicit : " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." It was the Prince of Peace himself who said, " Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called... | |
 | Society for improving the condition of the labouring classes - 1840 - 168 pages
...understanding; but he that is of a hasty spirit exalteth folly." "He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly." "A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger." " He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city broken down, and without walls.' ' "Blessed... | |
 | Edward Morgan - 1840 - 396 pages
...devil ; and wilt thou rail at thy brother ? The best way to succeed, is to treat him with tenderness. A. soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. " Oh how barren and unfruitful is the soul of man, until the word descends like rain upon it, and until... | |
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A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger. 
