Cross References

1 Kings 12:8

Good News Translation

But he ignored the advice of the older men and went instead to the young men who had grown up with him and who were now his advisers.

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They replied, “If you want to serve this people well, give a favorable answer to their request, and they will always serve you loyally.”

“What do you advise me to do?” he asked. “What shall I say to the people who are asking me to make their burdens lighter?”

But he ignored the advice of the older men and went instead to the young men who had grown up with him and who were now his advisers.

You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you.

You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you.

If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.

A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.