¹⁵ By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

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

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.