Proverbs 25:15

New International Version

¹⁵Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,^(A)
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.^(B)

Proverbs 25:15

King James Version

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

⁸Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.^(A)

⁸Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁴If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
do not leave your post;^(A)
calmness can lay great offenses to rest.^(B)

⁴If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

New International Version (NIV)