Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
In other versions
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
ASV
A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.
BBE
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
DBY
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
WEB
By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
YLT
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
ENG
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
WBT
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
BSB
In context
13As 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.
14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.