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

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

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15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue will break a bone.

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

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