Proverbs 25:15
What does Proverbs 25:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
KJV
King James Version · 1611By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:14
But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed at them.
- Genesis 32:4
And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye say unto my lord Esau: Thus saith thy servant Jacob, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed until now:
- Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
- Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
- 1 Samuel 25:24
And she fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me be the iniquity; and let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine ears, and hear thou the words of thy handmaid.
- Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
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