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 advised him, "If today you are a servant, you will serve this people by answering them and speaking kindly to them. Then they will serve you forever."
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
Speak good
Genesis 49:21
"Naphtali is a free running deer who produces eloquent literature."
2 Samuel 15:2
Then he would get up early, stand near the passageway to the palace gate, and when anyone arrived to file a legal complaint for a hearing before the king, Absalom would call to him and ask, "You're from what city?" If he replied, "Your servant is from one of Israel's tribes,"