2 Chronicles 10:10

New Century Version

The young men who had grown up with him answered, “The people said to you, ‘Your father forced us to work very hard. Now make our work easier.’ You should tell them, ‘My little finger is bigger than my father’s legs.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:1

Rehoboam went to Shechem, where all the Israelites had gone to make him king.

2 Chronicles 10:11

He 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.’ ”

2 Chronicles 10:9

Rehoboam asked them, “What is your advice? How should we answer these people who said, ‘Don’t make us work as hard as your father did’?”

Proverbs 10:14

The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

Proverbs 13:16

Every wise person acts with good sense, but fools show how foolish they are.

Proverbs 14:16

Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.

Proverbs 19:27

Don’t stop listening to correction, my child, or you will forget what you have already learned.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the Lord.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person causes trouble, but the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.