By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me.” This cute and familiar little quip is yet another proof of how opposite and wrong the wisdom of man is from that of the Word of God.
The Word of God clearly teaches the power of the word – even the soft one to “break the bone.”
I am aware that the context indicates the soft tongue is a polite word, meant as an appeal to the prince. Humility, submission, a meek and quiet spirit, are much more likely to win the favor of the judge than a confrontational and rude manner.
Nevertheless, the passage holds true, and our experience support, that words – even soft ones – can break bones. My wife, a schoolteacher, uses a lowered voice, very soft words, to express her seriousness in the classroom. Students know when she speaks quietly, they had better listen.
Negatively I know several people who never raise their voice but the words they speak can be as damaging as sharp pricks, causing extreme hurt and harm.
Never underestimate the power of the word.
Take care to insure yours are “seasoned with grace.”[1]
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More Than Meets the Ear: Words Matter
[1] Colossians 4:6 (KJV)
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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