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1 Kings 12:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But Rehoboam refused their advice and went to the younger men who had grown up with him and were now his officials.

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They answered, “If you want them to serve and obey you, then you should do what they ask today. Tell them you will make their work easier.”

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

But Rehoboam refused their advice and went to the younger men who had grown up with him and were now his officials.

you rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.

You rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.

Pay attention to advice and accept correction, so you can live sensibly.

Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewellery made of gold.