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, What advice do you give me to return answer to this people?

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

But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant.

but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.

Speak good

And the king answered the people roughly, and left the old men's advice which they advised him,

And Absalom said to him, See! Your matters are good and right. But no listener from the king will hear you.

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding quiets great sinners.

And Jehovah answered the angel who talked with me with good words, comfortable words.

General references

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