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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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Proverbs 25:15 in Other Translations
KJV
15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
ESV
15
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
NLT
15
Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
MSG
15
Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses. A Person Without Self-Control
CSB
15
A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15 In-Context
13
Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.
14
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16
If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.
17
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.
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Ecclesiastes 10:4
2.
Proverbs 15:1
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