Ecclesiastes 10:16

God's Word

How horrible it will be for any country where the king used to be a servant and where the high officials throw parties in the morning.

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.’ ”

2 Chronicles 13:7

Worthless, good-for-nothing men gathered around him. They opposed Rehoboam, son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was too young and inexperienced to challenge them.

2 Chronicles 36:11

Zedekiah was 21 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for 11 years in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 36:2

Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king, and he was king in Jerusalem for 3 months.

2 Chronicles 36:5

Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for 11 years in Jerusalem. He did what the Lord his God considered evil.

2 Chronicles 36:9

Jehoiakin was eight years old when he began to rule as king. He was king for three months and ten days in Jerusalem. He did what the Lord considered evil.

Proverbs 28:16

A leader without understanding taxes ⌞his people⌟ heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

Fools wear themselves out with hard work, because they don’t even know the way to town.

Isaiah 3:12

“Children will oppress my people. Women will rule them. My people, your guides mislead you, and you don’t know which way to go.”

Jeremiah 21:12

descendants of David. This is what the Lord says: Judge fairly every morning. Rescue those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Otherwise, my fury will break out and burn like fire. No one will be able to put it out because of the evil things you have done.