prince: or judge, persuaded. Compare Genesis 26:13-31.
tongue. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for what is spoken by it.
breaketh the bone: i.e. overcometh obstinacy.
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 25:15
Proverbs 25:15
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.