1 Kings 12:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then the young men who grew up with him answered, “Those people came to you and said, ‘Your father forced us to work very hard. Now make our work easier.’ So you should tell them, ‘My little finger is stronger than my father’s whole body.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:6

“I was angry with my people. They were mine, but I turned against them. I let you punish them, but you showed them no mercy. Even for those who were old you made the work hard.

Proverbs 29:23

Your pride can bring you down. Humility will bring you honor.

Proverbs 28:25

Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust the Lord are rewarded.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.

1 Kings 12:9

Rehoboam asked them, “The people said, ‘Give us easier work than your father gave us.’ How do you think I should answer them? What should I tell them?”

1 Kings 12:11

My father forced you to work hard, but I will make you work much harder! My father punished you with whips, but I will punish you with whips that have sharp metal tips.’”