1 Kings 12:10

New Living Translation

The young men replied, “This is what you should tell those complainers who want a lighter burden: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist!

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

Yes, my father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions!’”

1 Kings 12:9

“What is your advice?” he asked them. “How should I answer these people who want me to lighten the burdens imposed by my father?”

Proverbs 10:14

Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

Proverbs 28:25

Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.

Isaiah 47:6

For I was angry with my chosen people and punished them by letting them fall into your hands. But you, Babylon, showed them no mercy. You oppressed even the elderly.