By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A soft tongue - Winning and gentle speech does what it seems at first least capable of doing; it overcomes obstacles which are as bones that…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded
To come into measures, and do that which his council and ministry advise hi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 min…

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