1 Kings 12:7
And they spoke to him, saying, If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.
2 Samuel 15:3-6
And Absalom said to him, See! Your matters are good and right. But no listener from the king will hear you.
1 Kings 12:13
And the king answered the people roughly, and left the old men's advice which they advised him,
2 Chronicles 10:6-7
And King Rehoboam consulted with the old men who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What advice do you give me to return answer to this people?
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding quiets great sinners.
Zechariah 1:13
And Jehovah answered the angel who talked with me with good words, comfortable words.
Mark 10:43-44
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant.
Philippians 2:7-11
but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.