2 Chronicles 10:7

And they spoke unto him, saying, If thou wilt seek the good of this people and please them and speak good words to them, they will be thy slaves for ever.

Proverbs 15:1

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

1 Kings 12:7

And they spoke unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a slave unto this people this day and wilt serve them and answer them by speaking good words unto them, then they will be thy slaves for ever.

Genesis 49:21

Naphtali is a hind let loose, who shall give forth a good word.

2 Samuel 15:2-6

And Absalom rose up early and stood beside the way of the gate; and when anyone that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto them and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy slave is of one of the tribes of Israel.

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Summary

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.

If thou be kind

Bible References

If thou be kind

1 Kings 12:7
And they spoke unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a slave unto this people this day and wilt serve them and answer them by speaking good words unto them, then they will be thy slaves for ever.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

Speak good

Genesis 49:21
Naphtali is a hind let loose, who shall give forth a good word.
2 Samuel 15:2
And Absalom rose up early and stood beside the way of the gate; and when anyone that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto them and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy slave is of one of the tribes of Israel.