2 Chronicles 10:10

American Standard Version (1901)

And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou say unto the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

2 Chronicles 10:9

And he said unto them, What counsel give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke that thy father did put upon us lighter?

2 Chronicles 10:11

And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1 Kings 12:1

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

Proverbs 19:27

Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.