Proverbs 25:15
King James Version (KJV)
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
In context
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
Proverbs 25:15 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- WEB World English Bible
- By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
- ASV American Standard Version
- By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
- DBY Darby Translation
- By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- WBS Webster Bible
- By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.