7
And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wilt this day be a servant to this people, and wilt serve them, and wilt speak to them good words, then will they be thy servants continually.
5
And he said to them, Depart for three days, and return to me. And they departed.
6
And the king referred to the elders, who stood before Solomon his father while he was yet living, saying, How do ye advise that I should answer this people?
7
And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wilt this day be a servant to this people, and wilt serve them, and wilt speak to them good words, then will they be thy servants continually.
8
But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they gave him, and consulted with the young men who were brought up with him, who stood in his presence.
9
And he said to them, What counsel do ye give? And what shall I answer to this people who speak to me, saying, Lighten somewhat of the yoke which thy father has put upon us?
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.