Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
World English Bible (WEB)
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Strong's King James
By long{H753} forbearing{H639} is a prince{H7101} persuaded{H6601}{(H8792)}, and a soft{H7390} tongue{H3956} breaketh{H7665}{(H8799)} the bone{H1634}.
The F.O.G *
By length of anger (patience), a ruler may be persuaded, A soft tongue breaks bone.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
