 | 1840 - 594 pàgines
...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,... | |
 | 1840 - 322 pàgines
...righteous hath hope in his death. Righteousness exalteth' a nation', but sin is a reproach to any people. A soft answer turneth away wrath'; but grievous words stir up anger. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. * Better is a dinner of herbs... | |
 | Eliza Leslie, Miss Leslie - 1841 - 190 pàgines
...It has been my motto through life ; :' 11! I don't know that I have an enemy in the world. It is " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." WAN 1 6 ... | |
 | Ferdinando Tracy Travell - 1841 - 338 pàgines
...reflections. It were well for mankind, if more attention was paid to the wise observation in the first verse: a soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger. A mild, submissive behaviour will seldom tail to calm the violence of anger; but if we fan the flame... | |
 | Pictures - 1841 - 222 pàgines
...and that will never be wanting, as long as the old serpent, the devil, hath any malice or any power. A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger. — Prav. xv. 1. WHEN pride and passion meet on both sides, it cannot be but a fire will be kindled.... | |
 | Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication - 1841 - 252 pàgines
...in print on such an occasion, I shall endeavour to pay due regard to Solomon's excellent advice. ' A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger,' Prov. xv. 1. Instead of exasperating my adversary by cutting reprehensions, I will, if possible, constrain... | |
 | 1841 - 488 pàgines
...Accept my hand, and let us exchange mutual forgiveness." The enmities of both were buried there. " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." Men are but children grown up. Our passions remain the same, modified by time. I think I once heard... | |
 | John Keble - 1842 - 332 pàgines
...from heaven ? When was conversion ever effected by compulsion ? Or what was it worth when effected? " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger."] KING CHARLES THE MARTYR.* [JANUARY 30.] This is thankworthy, if a man for conscience towards God endure... | |
 | William Charles Cotton - 1842 - 434 pàgines
...than my own : it is the way of the Bible, The Bible tells us to give none occasion of offence ; that " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger;"* it teaches us when "We are reviled, to revile not again." know that God Himself has given us the *... | |
 | Charles Girdlestone - 1842 - 696 pàgines
...shew favour to the righteous, and indignation to them who dishonour Him. Proverbs relating to the 1 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... | |
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A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger. 
