Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
Speak good
Bible References
If thou be kind
1 Kings 12:7
They spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant their request, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”
Proverbs 15:1 A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Speak good
Genesis 49:21
“Naphtali is a doe let loose, [a swift warrior,]
Which yields branched antlers (eloquent words).
“Naphtali is a doe let loose, [a swift warrior,]
Which yields branched antlers (eloquent words).
2 Samuel 15:2
He would get up early and stand beside the road to the gate [of the city, where court was held]; and when any man who had a dispute came to the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him, “From what city are you?” And he would say, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.”