Luke 14:32
and if not, while he is yet far off, he sendeth an embassy, and desireth conditions of peace.
Matthew 5:25
Be friends with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the way with him; least the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison:
Luke 12:58
When thou art going with thine adversary to the magistrate, endeavour while thou art in the way to be discharged, least he force thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer carry thee to prison.
Acts 12:20
And Herod was going to make war upon the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they came to him with one consent, and making interest with Blastus the king's chamberlain, they sued for peace; because their territory was supplied with provision by the king's country.
James 4:6-10
No, He giveth more grace: wherefore it is said, God resisteth the proud, but sheweth favor to the humble.