Proverbs 25:15

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:15

BSB
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
AKJV
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
CPDV
By patience, a leader shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.
ERV
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
NHEB
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
SMT
In slowness to anger shall the prince be persuaded, and the soft tongue shall break the bones.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:15
Summary
Gentle persistence overcomes even strong resistance
Event
Describing gentle persuasion
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom