1 Kings 12:8

Bible in Basic English 1965

But he gave no attention to the opinion of the old men, and went to the young men of his generation who were waiting before him:

Cross References

1 Kings 12:7

And they said to him, If you will be a servant to this people today, caring for them and giving them a gentle answer, then they will be your servants for ever.

1 Kings 12:9

And said to them, What is your opinion? What answer are we to give to this people who have said to me, Make less the weight of the yoke which your father put on us?

2 Chronicles 10:8

But he gave no attention to the opinion of the old men, but went to the young men of his generation who were waiting before him.

Proverbs 1:25

You were not controlled by my guiding, and would have nothing to do with my sharp words:

Proverbs 1:30

They had no desire for my teaching, and my words of protest were as nothing to them.

Proverbs 19:20

Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.