1 Kings 12:10

God's Word

The young men who had grown up with him answered, “This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is heavier than my father’s whole body.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

If my father put a heavy burden on you, I will add to it. If my father punished you with whips, I will punish you with scorpions.’ ”

1 Kings 12:9

He asked them, “What is your advice? How should we respond to these people who are asking me to lighten the burden my father put on them?”

Proverbs 10:14

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.

Proverbs 29:23

A person’s pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people. I dishonored those who belong to me. I put them under your control. You showed them no mercy. You placed a heavy burden on old people.