Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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- Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
- Proverbs 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.