1 Kings 12:7

American Standard Version (1901)

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Zechariah 1:13

And Jehovah answered the angel that talked with me with good words, even comfortable words.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

1 Kings 12:13

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him,

1 Kings 12:8

But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that were grown up with him, that stood before him.