Proverbs 25:15

English Standard Version

15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone. (Pr 15:1; Pr 16:14; Ec 10:4)

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

15 If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side. And gentle words can break a bone.

King James Version

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