New American Standard Bible 1995

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By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
By forbearance length Noun H753 בְּאֹ֣רֶךְ be·'o·rech
a ruler a chief, ruler Noun H7101 קָצִ֑ין ka·tzin;
may be persuaded, to be simple Verb H6601 יְפֻתֶּ֣ה ye·fut·teh
And a soft tender, delicate, soft Adjective H7390 רַ֝כָּ֗ה rak·kah
tongue tongue Noun H3956 וְלָשֹׁ֥ון ve·la·sho·vn
breaks to break, break in pieces Verb H7665 תִּשְׁבָּר־ tish·bar-
the bone. a bone, strength Noun H1634 גָּֽרֶם׃ ga·rem.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
King James Bible By forbearance long forbearing is a ruler may be prince persuaded, And and a soft tongue breaks breaketh the bone.
Hebrew Greek English By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.