1 Kings 12:10

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And the young men who had grown up with him said to him, “Thus shall you speak to this people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but do you lighten it for us’; thus shall you say to them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father's loins.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people, I profaned my heritage; I gave them into your hand, you showed them no mercy; on the aged you made your yoke exceedingly heavy.

Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.

1 Kings 12:9

And he said to them, “What do you advise that we answer this people who have said to me, ‘Lighten the yoke that your father put upon us’?”

1 Kings 12:11

And now, whereas my father laid upon you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.’ ”