speak evil of
Example Sentences
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In ancient times a grand safeguard against this debasing practice was found in the law that said, "Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of my people."
From The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 11, November, 1880 by Aaron Walker
“It will be more shame to you than to me, aunt, if I am not married from your house; also, people will speak evil of you.”
From Prisoners of Conscience by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a mighty work in My name, and be able quickly to speak evil of Me.
From The Gospel According to St. Mark by G. A. Chadwick
Better speak nothing, than speak evil of another; better correct an evil thought, than have to repent of an evil act.
From Geoffery Gambado A Simple Remedy for Hypochondriacism and Melancholy Splenetic Humours by William Henry Bunbury
Gracious Lord," said Tyzenhauz, "God preserve me from wishing to speak evil of this young man; but we should not trust him at present too much.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
