Proverbs 25:15

Berean Standard Bible

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

King James Version

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

World English Bible

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

American Standard Version

By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.