Proverbs 25:15
“By long forbearing is a Prince perswaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.”
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Proverbs 25:15 Context
13As the cold of snow in the time of haruest, so is a faithfull messenger to them that send him: for hee refresheth the soule of his masters. 14Who so boasteth himselfe of a false gift, is like cloudes and winde without raine. 15By long forbearing is a Prince perswaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 16Hast thou found hony? eate so much as is sufficient for thee: lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 17Withdraw thy foote from thy neighbours house: lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
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Other Translations
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- King James Version
By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.
- Basic English Bible
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- Darby Bible
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- Webster's Bible
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
- World English Bible
By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.
- Basic English Bible
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- Darby Bible
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- Webster's Bible
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
- World English Bible
By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:15
25:15 Forbearing - By patient submission and expectation. Breaketh - Softens the hardest heart.