15By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.


In Context

12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

14 As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.

15 By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

16 Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.

17 Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee.

Proverbs 25:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:15By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.