15By long forbearing is a prince 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 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 Other Translations

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 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.