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 consulteth with the aged men who have been standing before Solomon his father in his being alive, saying, 'How are ye counselling to answer this people?'

A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

but not so shall it be among you; but whoever may will to become great among you, he shall be your minister,

but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made,

Speak good

And the king answereth the people sharply, and forsaketh the counsel of the elders which they counselled him,

And Absalom saith unto him, 'See, thy matters are good and straightforward -- and there is none hearkening to thee from the king.'

If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners.

And Jehovah answereth the messenger, who is speaking with me, good words, comfortable words.

General references

I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.