1 Kings 12:7

The Scriptures 1998

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you are a servant to these people today, and shall serve them, and shall answer them and speak good words to them, then they shall be your servants all the days.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

But the sovereign answered the people harshly, and ignored the advice which the elders had given him,

1 Kings 12:8

But he ignored the advice the elders gave him, and consulted the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up displeasure.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness lays to rest great faults.

Zechariah 1:13

And יהוה  answered the messenger who talked to me, good words, comforting words.