diff --git a/pro/25/15.md b/pro/25/15.md index b93cf94e70..9645ac5512 100644 --- a/pro/25/15.md +++ b/pro/25/15.md @@ -1,8 +1,7 @@ # With patience a ruler can be persuaded -These words can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: "Someone who is patient can persuade a ruler" or "Someone who is patient can speak to a ruler and change his mind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) +"Someone who is patient can persuade a ruler" or "Someone who is patient can speak to a ruler and change his mind" # a soft tongue can break a bone -The word "tongue" is a metonym for the words the person speaks using the tongue. The word "bone" is a metaphor for strong opposition. Alternate translation: "gentle speech can overcome strong opposition" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - +"gentle speech can overcome strong opposition" \ No newline at end of file