Ecclesiastes 10:4

If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.

Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

Ecclesiastes 8:3

Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases.

1 Samuel 25:24-44

She fell at his feet and pleaded, "Your majesty, let the guilt be on me alone, and please let your servant speak to you. Listen to the words of your servant.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

Bible References

Leave

Ecclesiastes 8:3
Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases.

For

1 Samuel 25:24
She fell at his feet and pleaded, "Your majesty, let the guilt be on me alone, and please let your servant speak to you. Listen to the words of your servant.
Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

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