By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
What does Proverbs 25:15 mean?
Be patient to bear a present hurt. Be mild to speak without passion; for persuasive language is the most effectual to prevail over the hardened mind.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 25:15-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.