1 Kings 12:10

New International Reader's Version

The young men who had grown up with him gave their answer. They replied, “These people have said to you, ‘Your father put a heavy load on our shoulders. Make it lighter.’ Now tell them, ‘My little finger is stronger than my father’s legs.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

My father put a heavy load on your shoulders. But I’ll make it even heavier. My father beat you with whips. But I’ll beat you with bigger whips.’ ”

1 Kings 12:9

He asked them, “What’s your advice? How should I answer these people? They say to me, ‘Make the load your father put on our shoulders lighter.’ ”

Proverbs 10:14

Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.

Proverbs 28:25

People who always want more stir up conflict. But those who trust in the Lord will succeed.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people. I treated them as if they did not belong to me. I handed them over to you. And you did not show them any pity. You even placed heavy loads on their old people.