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Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:15 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 25:15 in other translations
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
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In context
12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17 Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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