1 Kings 12:10

Modern English Version

And the young men who grew up with him said, “Thus shall you answer this people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but make it lighter for us’; thus shall you say to them, ‘My little finger will be thicker than my father’s loins!

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

Whereas my father loaded you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your burden. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions!’ ”

1 Kings 12:9

and he said to them, “What advice do you give on how we should answer this people, who have spoken to me saying, ‘Make the yoke your father put on us lighter’?”

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool brings destruction near.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is greedy stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:23

The pride of man will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will attain honor.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with My people; I have polluted My inheritance and given them into your hand. You did not show them mercy; on the aged you have laid your yoke very heavily.