The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

{The words} of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war {was} in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet {were} they drawn swords.

Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: