Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:15
American Standard Version
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Amplified® Bible
By long forbearance {and} calmness of spirit a judge {or} ruler is persuaded, and soft speech breaks down the most bonelike resistance.
Darby English Version
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
King James Version
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Revised Standard Version
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Young's Literal Translation
By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.