1 Kings 12:7

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They answered him, “If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants forever.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

The king answered the people harshly. He disregarded the advice that the older men had given him

1 Kings 12:8

But he disregarded the advice that the older men gave him, and consulted with the young men who had grown up with him and now attended him.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offenses.

Zechariah 1:13

Then the Lord replied with gracious and comforting words to the angel who talked with me.