2 Chronicles 10:10

New International Version

The young men who had grown up with him replied, “The 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 12:1

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

2 Chronicles 10:11

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.’ ”

2 Chronicles 10:9

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 13:16

All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 19:27

Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.

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.