Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Cross References Genesis 32:4 He instructed them, "You are to say to my master Esau, 'Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now. 1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said, "My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the ruler's temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest. Treasury of Scripture By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone. long Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs 16:14 Genesis 32:4 the bone |
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