speak evil of

Example Sentences

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“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

And Paul said, "I knew not, brethren, that he was high priest: for it is written, 'Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people.'"

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

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

Father Roger paused, perhaps from weariness; perhaps because it was never his way to speak evil of any if it could be avoided.

From 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God by J?sika, Mikl?s

“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 Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston