Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?

Bible References

General references

Psalm 55:21
His buttery words are smooth,
but war is in his heart.
His words are softer than oil,
but they are drawn swords.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Proverbs 18:23
The poor man pleads,
but the rich one answers roughly.
Proverbs 25:15
A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers, “Do not see,”
and to the prophets,
“Do not prophesy the truth to us.
Tell us flattering things.
Prophesy illusions.

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