Proverbs 25:15
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By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. (NASB ©1995)

Genesis 32:4 He also commanded them saying, "Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: 'Thus says your servant Jacob, "I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed until now;

1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said, "On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your maidservant speak to you, and listen to the words of your maidservant.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses. (NASB ©1995)


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

long 15:1 16:14 Ge 32:4 1Sa 25:14,24 Ec 10:4

the bone
rather a bone that is soft and conciliating language will often accomplish the most difficult things

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