1 Kings 12:7

Modern English Version

And 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 kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

The king answered the people roughly and forsook the counsel the old men gave him,

1 Kings 12:8

But he rejected the advice that the old men gave him and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and who stood before him,

Proverbs 15:1

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the angry spirit of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your position, for calmness pacifies great offenses.

Zechariah 1:13

And the Lord answered the angel speaking to me with good and comforting words.