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 took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel do you give me to return an answer to this people?

A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever would be great among you, shall be your servant:

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Speak good

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;

And Absalom said unto him, See, your matters are good and right; but there is no man appointed of the king to hear you.

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, leave not your post; for yielding pacifies great offences.

And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good and comforting words.

General references

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.