1 Kings 12:14

Easy To Read Version

He did what his friends told him to do. Rehoboam said, “My father forced you to work hard. So I will give you even more work. My father used whips to force you to work. I will beat you with whips that have sharp pieces of metal in them [151] to cut you!”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

At that time, King Rehoboam spoke hard words to them. He did not listen to the advice from the elders.

Exodus 1:13

So the Egyptians forced the people of Israel to work even harder.

Exodus 1:14

The Egyptians made life hard for the Israelites. They forced the Israelites to work very hard making bricks and mortar. They also forced them to work hard in the fields. They forced them to work very hard in everything they did.

Proverbs 12:5

Good people are fair and honest in the things they plan to do. But don’t trust the things an evil person tells you.

Proverbs 13:10

People who think they are better than other people only cause trouble. But people who listen to the things other people tell them are wise.

Proverbs 16:18

If a person is proud, then he is in danger of destruction. If a person thinks he is better than other people, then he is in danger of defeat.

Proverbs 17:14

If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, then all his officials will be evil.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

It is better to finish something\par than to start it.\par It is better to be gentle and patient\par than to be proud and impatient.\par

Daniel 6:7

The supervisors, prefects, {\cf2\super [68]} satraps, advisers, and governors have all agreed on something. We think that the king should make this law. Everyone must obey this law. This is the law: If anyone prays to any god or man, except to you, king, for the next 30 days, then that person will be thrown into the lions’ den (cage).

James 3:14

If you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, then you have no reason to boast. Your boasting is a lie that hides the truth.