1 Kings 12:10

New International Version

The young men who had grown up with him replied, “These people have said to you, ‘Your father put a heavy yoke on us, but make our yoke lighter.’ Now tell them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

My father laid on you a heavy yoke; I will make it even heavier. My father scourged you with whips; I will scourge you with scorpions.’ ”

1 Kings 12:9

He asked them, “What is your advice? How should we answer these people who say to me, ‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’?”

Proverbs 10:14

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people and desecrated my inheritance; I gave them into your hand, and you showed them no mercy. Even on the aged you laid a very heavy yoke.