Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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Context
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift clouds and wind without rain.
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Hast you found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17 Withdraw your foot from your neighbour's house; lest he be weary of you, and hate you.