Job 41:3

“Will he make many supplications to you,
Or will he speak to you soft words?

Psalm 55:21

His speech was smoother than 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 man utters supplications,
But the rich man answers roughly.

Proverbs 25:15

By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Isaiah 30:10

Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right,
Speak to us pleasant words,
Prophesy illusions.

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Summary

Job 41:3

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

General references

Isaiah 30:10

Bible References

General references

His speech was smoother than butter,
But his heart was war;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a

harsh word stirs up anger.

The poor man utters supplications,
But the rich man answers roughly.

forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,

And a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right,

Speak to us pleasant words,

Prophesy illusions.