Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Cross References (6)

  • Proverbs 15:1 (7)

    A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:4 (6)

    If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

  • Proverbs 16:14 (3)

    The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

  • 1 Samuel 25:14 (2)

    Meanwhile, one of Nabal’s young men informed Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to g

  • 1 Samuel 25:24–44 (2)

    She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear th

  • Genesis 32:4–21 (2)

    He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have