Proverbs 25:15

World English Bible (WEB)

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

In context

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

15 By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

16 Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

WEB World English Bible: By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
KJV King James Version: By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh 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.