 | 1840 - 594 páginas
...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,... | |
 | Society for improving the condition of the labouring classes - 1840 - 168 páginas
...understanding; but he that is of a hasty spirit exalteth folly." "He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly." "A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger." " He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city broken down, and without walls.' ' "Blessed... | |
 | John Greenleaf Adams - 1840 - 282 páginas
...to anger is better than the mighty ; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. — A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger." Meekness, then, is one of the graces of the Christian. It is a distinguishing mark of true discipleship.... | |
 | 1840 - 322 páginas
...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... | |
 | Ferdinando Tracy Travell - 1841 - 338 páginas
...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... | |
 | Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication - 1841 - 252 páginas
...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 páginas
...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... | |
 | Pictures - 1841 - 222 páginas
...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.... | |
 | Eliza Leslie, Miss Leslie - 1841 - 190 páginas
...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 ... | |
 | William Charles Cotton - 1842 - 434 páginas
...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 *... | |
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A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger. 
