2 Chronicles 10:10

English Standard Version 2016

And the young men who had grown up with him said to him, “Thus shall you speak to the people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you lighten it for us’; thus shall you say to them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s thighs.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:23

One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.

Proverbs 14:16

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

Proverbs 10:14

The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

2 Chronicles 10:9

And he said to them, “What do you advise that we answer this people who have said to me, ‘Lighten the yoke that your father put on us’?”

2 Chronicles 10:11

And now, whereas my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.’”

1 Kings 12:1

Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king.

Proverbs 19:27

Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.