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Proverbs 25:15

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.14As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

v.15This passage

v.16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

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.