1 Kings 12:8

Modern English Version

But he rejected the advice that the old men gave him and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and who stood before him,

Cross References

1 Kings 12:7

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people this day and will serve them and answer them and speak kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”

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’?”

2 Chronicles 10:8

But he abandoned the counsel of the elders that they gave to him. And he consulted the young men who grew up and stood before him.

Proverbs 1:25

because you neglected all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof,

Proverbs 1:30

They would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and accept instruction, that you may be wise in your future.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.