Proverbs 25:15

A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.

Proverbs 16:14

Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.

Genesis 32:4-21

He informed them to say: Your obedient servant, Jacob, reports to my master Esau that I have been staying with Laban and that I have delayed my return until now.

1 Samuel 25:14

One of Nabal's servants told Nabal's wife Abigail: Have you heard? David sent some messengers from the wilderness with greetings for our master. He insulted them.

1 Samuel 25:24-44

She fell at his feet and said: Let me be held responsible for this wrong. Please let me speak with you. Please listen to me.

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Summary

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

General references

Bible References

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Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 16:14
Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.
Genesis 32:4
He informed them to say: Your obedient servant, Jacob, reports to my master Esau that I have been staying with Laban and that I have delayed my return until now.
1 Samuel 25:14
One of Nabal's servants told Nabal's wife Abigail: Have you heard? David sent some messengers from the wilderness with greetings for our master. He insulted them.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.

General references

Judges 14:9
He scraped the honey out into his hands and ate it as he walked along. Then he went to his father and mother and gave them some. They ate it, but Samson did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the dead body of a lion.
Job 41:3
Can you put a rope through his snout or put a hook through his jaws?