Proverbs 4:3

4:3

Proverbs 15:1

15:1

gentle <07390> [soft.]

harsh <06089> [grievous]

Proverbs 25:15

25:15

patience <0753> [long.]

bone <01634> [the bone.]

Rather, "a bone;" that is, soft and conciliating language will often accomplish the most difficult things.