Job 41:3

The Lord Continues: Can You Conquer Leviathan, Job?

² “Can you put a rope in his nose
Or pierce his jaw with a hook?
³ “Will he make many supplications to you,
Or will he speak to you soft words?
⁴ “Will he make a covenant with you?
Will you take him for a servant forever?

Job

Psalm 55:21

His speech was smoother than butter,
But his heart was war;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor man utters supplications,
But the rich man answers roughly.

Proverbs 25:15

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

Isaiah 30:10

Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right,
Speak to us pleasant words,
Prophesy illusions.