King James Bible
KJVBy long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 25:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. | |
American Standard VersionASV | By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. | |
English Revised VersionERV | By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. | |
World English BibleWEB | By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone. |