Proverbs 25:15

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 25:15

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 25

¹³ Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain is the man 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 what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

¹⁷ Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

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