Proverbs 25:15 KJV
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
When I was young, I was taught a rhyme to say to myself (and sometimes others) when they would say mean things.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
Even though I would say this, I never truly believed it. Words can hurt and sometimes for many years. They can break us even if they are said gently. Words have power. Use them wisely.
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