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 mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 18:23
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
Proverbs 25:15
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Isaiah 30:10
who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.