But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus said; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

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.