1 Kings 12:7

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

They said to him: If thou wilt yield to this people to-day, and condescend to them, and grant their petition, and wilt speak gentle words to them, they will be thy servants always.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

Zechariah 1:13

And the Lord answered the angel, that spoke in me, good words, comfortable words.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.

1 Kings 12:13

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

1 Kings 12:8

But he left the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men, that had been brought up with him, and stood before him.