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Proverbs 25:15 Cross-References
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“By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.”
Proverbs 25:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 25:15
By patience a ruler is persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks bones. The Hebrew 'erekh aph' (long of nostrils/patient) and 'lashon rakah' (soft/gentle tongue) versus 'shavar etsem' (break bone) creates striking contrast. Gentle persistence accomplishes what force cannot. Patience and gentleness persuade even resistant authority. The bone-breaking imagery: soft tongue achieves what seems impossible - breaking hardest substance through gentle persistence. Wisdom uses gentle persistence, not angry force.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:15
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“but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.”
“but a wise man will pacify it.”
“saying”
“Nabal's wife”
“and said”