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Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone.
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American Standard Version
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Christian Standard Bible
A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
English Standard Version
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
King James Version
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
New International Version
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
New King James Version
By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
New Living Translation
Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
World English Bible
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.