2 Chronicles 10:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

His younger advisors said: Here's what we think you should say to them: “Compared to me, my father was weak.

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Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the Lord.

No matter how much you know or what plans you make, you can't defeat the Lord.

Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

If you have good sense, you will act sensibly, but fools act like fools.

If you have good sense, you will learn all you can, but foolish talk will soon destroy you.

He asked, “What do you think I should say to these people who asked me to make their work easier?”

He made you work hard, but I'll make you work even harder. He punished you with whips, but I'll use whips with pieces of sharp metal!”

Rehoboam went to Shechem where everyone was waiting to crown him king.

If you stop learning, you will forget what you already know.