1 Kings 12:7

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And they said to 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 for ever.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

And the king answered the people harshly, and forsaking the counsel which the old men had given him,

1 Kings 12:8

But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him and stood before 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 place, for deference will make amends for great offenses.

Zechariah 1:13

And the Lord answered gracious and comforting words to the angel who talked with me.