2 Chronicles 10:10

Modern English Version

The young men who had grown up with him said, “So you should speak to the people who have spoken to you saying, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you lighten it from us.’ So you will say to them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist!

Cross References

1 Kings 12:1

And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king.

2 Chronicles 10:11

Whereas my father placed a heavy yoke on you, I will add to your yoke. My father chastened you with whips, but I will scourge you with scorpions.’ ”

2 Chronicles 10:9

Rehoboam said to them, “What do you counsel that we give as a response to this people who have spoken to me, ‘Lighten the yoke that your father placed on us’?”

Proverbs 10:14

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

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

Proverbs 19:27

Cease, my son, to hear instruction, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom or understanding or counsel can stand against the Lord.

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.