1 Kings 12:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

They answered, “If you want them to serve and obey you, then you should do what they ask today. Tell them you will make their work easier.”

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

Zechariah 1:13

The Lord's answer was kind and comforting.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Don't give up your job when your boss gets angry. If you stay calm, you'll be forgiven.

1 Kings 12:13

Rehoboam ignored the advice of the older advisors.

1 Kings 12:8

But Rehoboam refused their advice and went to the younger men who had grown up with him and were now his officials.