1 Kings 12:7

New International Reader's Version

They replied, “Serve them today. Give them what they are asking for. Then they’ll always serve you.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

The king answered the people in a mean way. He didn’t accept the advice the elders had given him.

1 Kings 12:8

But Rehoboam didn’t accept the advice the elders gave him. Instead, he asked for advice from the young men. They had grown up with him and were now serving him.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.

Zechariah 1:13

So the Lord replied with kind and comforting words. He spoke them to the angel who talked with me.