speak evil of
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What a handle do such practices give to those that love to “despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.”
From Australia, its history and present condition containing an account both of the bush and of the colonies, with their respective inhabitants by Pridden, W. (William)
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 Walker, Aaron
As for Suneva, there is no tongue in Lerwick but thine will speak evil of her—she is a good girl, and she hath a kind heart.
From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
Who despise government, and speak evil of dignities.
From The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained by Gillett, E. H. (Ezra Hall)
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 Bunbury, William Henry
