Proverbs 25:15
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
- Proverbs 16:14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.