Rehoboam went to some leaders who had been his father's senior officials, and he asked them, "What should I tell these people?"
Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said, "Give us your advice! What should we do?"
Rehoboam replied, "Come back in three days for my answer." So the people left.
I once believed age was the source of wisdom;
Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person listens to advice.
Pay attention to advice and accept correction, so you can live sensibly.
Don't desert an old friend of your family or visit your relatives when you are in trouble. A friend nearby is better than relatives far away.
You asked me to pray and find out what the LORD our God wants you to do, and you promised to obey him. But that was a terrible mistake,