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 counsel with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father while he was yet alive, saying, "How do you advise me to answer this people?"

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant,being born in the likeness of men.

Speak good

And the king answered the people harshly, and forsaking the counsel that the old men had given him,

Absalom would say to him, "See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you."

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.

And the LORD answered gracious and comforting words to the angel who talked with me.

General references

I said, 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'