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1 Kings 12:7

New American Bible - revised edition

They replied, “If today you become the servant of this people and serve them, and give them a favorable answer, they will be your servants forever.”

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Ignoring the advice the elders had given him, the king gave the people a harsh answer.

But he ignored the advice the elders had given him, and asked advice of the young men who had grown up with him and were in his service.

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.

To the angel who spoke with me, the Lord replied favorably, with comforting words. Oracular Response.