Proverbs 25:15
“By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,.... To come into measures, and do that which his council and ministry advise…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A soft tongue - Winning and gentle speech does what it seems at first least capable of doing; it overcomes obstacles…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Two things are here recommended to us, in dealing with others, as likely means to gain our point: - 1. Patience, to bear…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
We have an illustration of this proverb in the effect of the "long forbearing" of David during his persecution by Saul,…
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