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
His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 18:23
The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
Proverbs 25:15
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Isaiah 30:10
who say to the seers, "Do not see," and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us what is right; speak to us smooth things, prophesy illusions,