1 Kings 12:7

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

They spoke to him, saying, If you will be a servant to this people this day, and will serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

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 who had grown up with him, who stood before him.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

Zechariah 1:13

The LORD answered the angel who talked with me with kind and comforting words.