His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. Psalm 55:21
In order to seem nice on the outside, some of us can be a bit cloak-and-dagger on the inside - passive-aggressive, if you will. If you've got something to say, say it - but be cautious in how you say it - don't sugar-coat it to save face value, and don't be unnecessarily harsh. Find balance in your speech so that you're not like the man the Psalmist quotes here - with war in your heart, your words being drawn swords.
Source: The Daily Verse by Kat Davis
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