Proverbs 25:15
In being slow to anger a ruler is won over, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding quiets great sinners.
Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it.
Genesis 32:4-21
And he commanded them, saying, So shall you speak to my lord Esau: Your servant Jacob says thus, I have lived with Laban and stayed until now.
1 Samuel 25:14
And one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold! David sent messengers out of the wilderness to greet our master, and he screamed at them.
1 Samuel 25:24-44
And she fell at his feet and said, On me, my lord, on me let this iniquity be. And please let your handmaid speak in your ears, and hear the words of your handmaid.