...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...

...It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. [Prov. xxi. 19. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. [Prov. xxv. II. Blessed are the peace-makers : for they shall be called the children of God....

...following very eloquent epistle, we could not help thinking of that choice proverb of the wise man — ' A word fitly spoken, is like apples of gold, in pictures of silver." UTICA, AUGUST 26TH, 1336. To the Executive Committee of the Ohio Stale Anti-Slavery Society,...

...discover not a secret unkindness to a third person, till thou seest no other way of atonement. XXV. 11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. A seasonable and discreet speech is a most pleasing and precious thing ; and no less delights...

...years past, I must needs feel some interest in the welfare of all pertaining to it. Solomon says, that a ' word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.' By this we may understand that the same words are much better adapted to produce a good effect...

...market-place, and to buy and sell in the temple. 6. You must have respect to the time when you speak ; " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver," Prov. xxv. 11. The prophet notes it as a special purt of wisdom in him who has the tongue...

...grateful will ever break upon her ear than the cry, " Behold the Bridegroom cometh." CHAPTER XXI. " A word fitly spoken, is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." • SOLOMON. FOR several months before her departure, her pastor visited her every day, and...

...silence," says Solomon, ver. 7. Again, " A word spoken in due season, how good is it !" Prov. xv. 23. " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver," ch. xxv. 11. In all affairs there'are some special opportunities, which it is a point of wisdom...

...spring wheat is often, sown. Speak. Young men speak orations. Demothenes spoke with great effect. " A word fitly spoken, is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." Speed. We do not often say to speed ; sometimes it is said, an arrow was sped. Spend. " We...

...be similarly circumstanced, you may make an effort, at the same time, to effect the same purpose. " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." If, therefore, you have any old scores, let us be working together; let us humbly, but ardently,...