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


In Context

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

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.

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 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 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.