1 Kings 12:7

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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.

If thou wilt

Speak good

General references

Job 32:7

Bible References

If thou wilt

Then King Rehoboam took the opinion of the old men who had been with Solomon his father when he was living, and said, In your opinion, what answer am I to give to this people?

By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

But it is not so among you: but whoever has a desire to become great among you, let him be your servant:

But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men;

Speak good

And the king gave them a rough answer, giving no attention to the suggestion of the old men;

And Absalom would say to him, See, your cause is true and right; but no man has been named by the king to give you a hearing.

If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

And the Lord gave an answer in good and comforting words to the angel who was talking to me.

General references

I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.