Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
General references
Bible References
General references
Psalm 55:21
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But his heart was hostile;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But his heart was hostile;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.
Proverbs 15:1 A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Proverbs 18:23
The poor man pleads,
But the rich man answers roughly.
The poor man pleads,
But the rich man answers roughly.
Proverbs 25:15
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Isaiah 30:10
Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!
Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,
Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].
Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!
Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,
Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].