2 Chronicles 10:10

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:1

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

2 Chronicles 10:11

For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

2 Chronicles 10:9

And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident.

Proverbs 19:27

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction That causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.