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1 Kings 12:7

New English Translation

They said to him, “Today if you show a willingness to help these people and grant their request, they will be your servants from this time forward.”

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The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men

But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.

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

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

The Lord then addressed good, comforting words to the angelic messenger who was speaking to me.