Proverbs 25:15
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15With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue can break bones.*
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In other versions
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.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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