Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.