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


In Context

12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

15 By long forbearing is a ruler 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 Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:15By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

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 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.