1 Kings 12:14

New Century Version

He followed the advice of the young men and said to the people, “My father forced you to work hard, but I will make you work even harder. My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with whips that have sharp points.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:13

King Rehoboam spoke cruel words to them, because he had rejected the advice the elders had given him.

Exodus 1:13

and demanded even more of them.

Exodus 1:14

They made their lives bitter. They forced the Israelites to work hard to make bricks and mortar and to do all kinds of work in the fields. The Egyptians were not merciful to them in all their painful work.

Proverbs 12:5

The plans that good people make are fair, but the advice of the wicked will trick you.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only leads to arguments, but those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.

Proverbs 5:13

I would not listen to my teachers or pay attention to my instructors.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

It is better to finish something than to start it. It is better to be patient than to be proud.

Daniel 6:7

The supervisors, assistant governors, governors, the people who advise you, and the captains of the soldiers have all agreed that you should make a new law for everyone to obey: For the next thirty days no one should pray to any god or human except to you, O king. Anyone who doesn’t obey will be thrown into the lions’ den.

James 3:14

But if you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, do not brag. Your bragging is a lie that hides the truth.