Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 25:15

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 25:15

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 25:15

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone." — Proverbs 25:15 (ASV)

Be patient to bear a present hurt. Be mild to speak without passion; for persuasive language is the most effective to prevail over the hardened mind.