Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:15
<< Proverbs 25:14 Proverbs 25:16 >> American Standard Version
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.Amplified® Bible
By long forbearance {and} calmness of spirit a judge {or} ruler is persuaded, and soft speech breaks down the most bonelike resistance.Contemporary English Version
Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.Darby English Version
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.Good News Bible
Patient persuasion can break down the strongest resistance and can even convince rulers.King James Version
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.New American Standard Bible
By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.New International Version
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.New King James Version
By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
By forbearance one may persuade a ruler, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.Revised Standard Version
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.Young's Literal Translation
By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
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