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


In Context

12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.

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

16 If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.

17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house- too much of you, and he will hate you.

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 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.