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

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, How do ye advise to return answer to this people?

A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

but it is not thus among you; but whosoever would be great among you, shall be your minister;

but emptied himself, taking a bondman's form, taking his place in the likeness of men;

Speak good

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him;

And Absalom said to him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man to hear thee appointed by the king.

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences.

And Jehovah answered the angel that talked with me good words, comforting words.

General references

I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.