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.

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Summary

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

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Bible References

If thou wilt

2 Chronicles 10:6
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?
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Mark 10:43
It is not so among you. Whoever would become great among you, shall be your minister (servant) (attendant).
Philippians 2:7
He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men.

Speak good

1 Kings 12:13
The king gave them a harsh answer. He paid no attention to the suggestion of the elders.
2 Samuel 15:3
Absalom would say: My friend, the law is on your side. However, there is no representative of the king to hear your case.
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.

General references

Job 32:7
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'