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Proverbs 25:15-16
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 25

15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone. 16Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, So that you do not have it in excess and vomit it.
King James Version

Chapter 25

15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 25

15A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. 16If you find honey, eat only what you need; otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.
New Living Translation

Chapter 25

15Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
16Do you like honey? Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!
English Standard Version

Chapter 25

15With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone. 16If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.
New International Version

Chapter 25

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. 16If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.
New King James Version

Chapter 25

15 By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. 16Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
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