Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:15
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.