Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
Proverbs 16:14
A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
Genesis 32:4-21
He commanded them, "This is what you must say to my lord Esau: 'This is what your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban until now.
1 Samuel 25:14
But one of the servants told Nabal's wife Abigail, "David sent messengers from the desert to greet our lord, but he screamed at them.
1 Samuel 25:24-44
Falling at his feet, she said, "My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!