 | Thomas Cogan - 1813 - 528 σελίδες
...various ramifications, are frequently inculcated, with no less energy of thought and expression. " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." " The beginning of strife is as one letting out water, therefore leave off contention before it be... | |
 | 1815 - 614 σελίδες
...king's favour is toward a wise servant : but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. CHAP. XV. A Soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3... | |
 | Nathaniel Lardner - 1815 - 616 σελίδες
...10. 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... | |
 | 1816 - 600 σελίδες
...words which stir up anger; and by satirical, contemptuous, or ill-natured remarks, and insinuations. "A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools pourcth out foolishness." It... | |
 | Thornhill Kidd - 1817 - 804 σελίδες
...allay the rising of hateful passions ; while the opposite tend only to irritate and inflame them. " A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger." Let us, therefore, in all our intercourse with others, be " gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men."... | |
 | Peter Smith - 1818 - 510 σελίδες
...convince our adversary, than all the vociferations of passionate invective. For, as the wise man says, " a soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." " The beginning of strife is, as when one letteth out water : wherefore leave off contention before... | |
 | George Holden - 1819 - 538 σελίδες
...favour is toward a wise servant ; But his wrath is against him that causeth shame. p CHAPTER XV. 1 A SOFT answer turneth away wrath ; But grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge agree- / able; But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.... | |
 | Lindley Murray - 1821 - 280 σελίδες
...VIII. HE that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Pride goeth before... | |
 | Brian Hill - 1822 - 454 σελίδες
...generally attended to, and if not, in what manner we may avoid transgression upon any future occasion. " A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger." Could any person, who goes much abroad into the world, suppose that these words were contained in a... | |
 | William Jillard Hort - 1822 - 290 σελίδες
...integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is... | |
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A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger. 
