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New American Standard Bible By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
King James BibleBy long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Holman Christian Standard BibleA ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Genesis 32:4 And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall you speak to my lord Esau; …
1 Samuel 25:14,24 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, …
Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you, leave not your place; …
the bone
rather a bone that is soft and conciliating language will often accomplish the most difficult things
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