...and not suffer Sin upon him." " As an Ear-ring of Gold, so is a wise Reprover to an obedient Ear. " " A Word fitly spoken, is like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver." REFUSING given in a kind, cool, calm Manner, than when urged in a passionate or resentful...

...refinement. True it is as ever, according to the sacred description and commendation of eloquence, that " a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." And we are without excuse, — certainly the most of us, — if we ever prompt a hearer to...

...border between Ephraim and Managed], Josh. xvi. 8. In Prov. xxv. 11, it is said, in our English version, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." This is translated by Gescnius and others thus : " Like golden apples inlaid with silver figures."...

...concerning his experience of the work of grace in his heart ; in answer to which he gave a reason of г " A word, fitly spoken, is like apples of gold in pictures of silver ;" Prov. xxv. II. or, as the Hebrew hath it,—" A word spoken upon /H'IK/ieelt :" that is,...

...many. It is God's will to comfort the sad, to release them that are bound, Isa. xl. 5, 9; Ixi. 1—4. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver* Prov. xxv. 11. 4. Fear distracts and greatly discourages the soul, hinders faith; that which...

...spoken, in whatever humour a man may be. What a good thing it is, as the wise son of David says : — " A word fitly spoken, is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." — Prov. xxv. 11. Having given you an anecdote of a favourite of yours, pray let me have...

...many. It is God's will to comfort the sad, to release them that are bound, Isa. xl. 5, 9; Ixi. 1 — 4. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver, Prov. xxv. 1 1 . 4. Fear distracts and greatly discourages the soul, hinders faith; that which...

...thy lips." " Debate the cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another." " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. As an earring of gold, \ and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient...

...passages of holy writ to the same purport, not one of which is to be despised or neglected; such as, " A word fitly spoken, is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." " The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened in sure places by the masters...

...mercy. Where there is no wood the fire goes out ; and where there is no tattler the strife ceases. A word fitly spoken, is like apples of gold in pictures of, I silver. ADVICE. Beware of close intimacy with those whose tongues: are calumnious towards almost...