1 Kings 12:7
They said to him: If you will be a servant to this people today, caring for them and giving them a favorable answer, then they will be your servants for ever.
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
2 Samuel 15:3-6
Absalom would say: My friend, the law is on your side. However, there is no representative of the king to hear your case.
1 Kings 12:13
The king gave them a harsh answer. He paid no attention to the suggestion of the elders.
2 Chronicles 10:6-7
King Rehoboam sought advice from the elders who had served his father Solomon while he was still alive. He asked: What do you advise? How should I respond to these people?
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Zechariah 1:13
Jehovah replied to the angel that talked with me with gracious and comforting words.
Mark 10:43-44
It is not so among you. Whoever would become great among you, shall be your minister (servant) (attendant).
Philippians 2:7-11
He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men.