Proverbs 25:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. A soft tongue breaketh the bone - This is similar to another proverb on the same subject: "A soft answer turneth away wrath." An angry word does nothing but mischief.

Proverbs 25:15

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