Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.
Proverbs 16:14
The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.
Genesis 32:4-21
He instructed them, "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: "Your servant Jacob told me to tell you, "I've journeyed to stay with Laban and I've remained there until now.
1 Samuel 25:14
Now, one of the young men told Nabal's wife Abigail: "Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he screamed insults at them.
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.