Proverbs 25:15
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- 28 Heb “long of anger” or “forbearance” (so ).
- 29 The two imperfect verbs in this line may be nuanced as potential imperfects because what is described could happen, but does not do so as a rule.
- 30 The “tongue” is a metonymy of cause; and so the expression here refers to soft or gentle speech. This fits well with the parallel idea of patience (“long of anger”)—through a calm patient persuasion much can be accomplished. Some English versions relate this figure directly to the persuasion of a ruler in the previous line (cf. “can even convince rulers”).
- 31 The idea of breaking a bone uses the hardest and most firm part of the body in contrast to the “softness of the tongue.” Both are figurative, forming a comparison. A gentle speech can break down any stiff opposition.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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KJV 1900King James Version
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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