Proverbs 25:15

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Proverbs 25:15 The Message (MSG)

Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.

Proverbs 25:15 King James Version (KJV)

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

Proverbs 25:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 25:15 New Century Version (NCV)

With patience you can convince a ruler, and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.

Proverbs 25:15 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Proverbs 25:15 New International Version (NIV)

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

Proverbs 25:15 New King James Version (NKJV)

By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

Proverbs 25:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)

By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance]. [Gen 32:4; 1 Sam 25:24; Prov 15:1; 16:14]

Proverbs 25:15 New Living Translation (NLT)

Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.

Proverbs 25:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Use patience and kindness when you want to persuade leaders and watch them change their minds right in front of you. For your gentle wisdom will quell the strongest resistance.

Proverbs 25:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.