


1 Kings 12:7
Bible Versions
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.
They said to him, "If you will start today being a servant to these people - if you will serve them, be responsive to them and give them favorable consideration, then they will be your servants forever."
They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”
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.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Proverbs 15:1
¶ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. -
1 Kings 12:13
And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him; -
2 Samuel 15:3
And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters [are] good and right; but [there is] no man [deputed] of the king to hear thee. -
2 Samuel 15:6
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. -
Philippians 2:7
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: -
Philippians 2:11
And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father. -
Ecclesiastes 10:4
¶ If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.