Proverbs 25:15

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
— Proverbs 25:15, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.