Proverbs 25:15

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

"By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone." - Proverbs 25:15
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What does Proverbs 25:15 mean?

Proverbs 25:15 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone." This verse presents a powerful message about the effectiveness of patience, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with authority figures and…

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The Power of Patience and Gentle Words

Proverbs 25:15 states, "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone." This profound verse encapsulates two key aspects of communication that are essential not only in our relationships with others but also in our walk with God: patience and…

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A Prayer for Patience and Wisdom

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I find solace in Your presence, reflecting on the profound wisdom found in the words of Proverbs 25:15: "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone." Lord, these words resonate deeply with me…

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Genesis 25-15
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Proverbs 25:24 - "It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house."
Proverbs 12:25 - "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
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Proverbs 22:25 - "Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul."
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Proverbs 13:25 - "The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want."
Proverbs 16:25 - "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
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Proverbs 20:25 - "It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry."
Proverbs 25:26 - "A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring."