Ecclesiastes 10:4

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If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for deference will make amends for great offenses.

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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:

go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases.