...feelings, and are ever reminded by the benevolence and wisdom of their delightful enterprise, " That a soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger." The Reports of the Societies are not annexed, from the consideration of their length and the great...

...Cor. x. 32. Solomon's observation may be reckoned applicable here, as well as upon other occasions: " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger," Prov. xv. 1. In this way redeem time to yourselves, for all the good purposes of life. In this way...

...that is slow to wrath is of great understanding ; but he that is of a hasty spirit exalteth folly." " A soft answer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words stir up anger." " He that hath no role over his own spirit, is like a city broken down, and without walls." " He that...

...fig-trees, neither will we hear vituperative and annoying language from a gentle and forgiving spirit. "A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." Rough words are like oil, which make the flame of anger burn the fiercer; meek words often, like water,...

...Jer. 16. 17. & 32. 19. Hebr. 4. 13. + Hcb. Tin /if aliag of tilt tongue. 1 1 Chap..lO. I. CHAP. XV. A for the spirit of heaviness ; that they might be called trees 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: bbut the mouth of fools f poureth out foolishness....

...uncle had on his four hundred ; and he would not be dictated to by the greatest lord in the land. " A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger," Prov. iv. 1 . Uncle Barnaby adopted the former method of dealing with his angry neighbour, and its...

...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...

...peace was sung, and when he left it, peace was bequeathed." The words of inspiration are explicit : " A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." It was the Prince of Peace himself who said, " Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called...

...devil ; and wilt thou rail at thy brother ? The best way to succeed, is to treat him with tenderness. A. soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. " Oh how barren and unfruitful is the soul of man, until the word descends like rain upon it, and until...

...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,...