speak evil of
Example Sentences
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I am not the man to speak evil of feasting, for the longer the day, the more needful the feast.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
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)
It was this:— “Have communion with few, be intimate with One, deal justly by all, and speak evil of none.”
From Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various
“It is written: eye for eye, tooth for tooth; but I say unto you: Love those who hate you; pray for those who persecute you and speak evil of you.”
From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Janet, Paul
I may have made some such observation—but far be it from me to speak evil of any man.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, July 15th 1893 by Various
