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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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| Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) |
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