1 Kings 12:10

Tree of Life Version

The young men who had grown up with him spoke to him saying: “Thus you should say to these people who spoke to you saying ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you, make it lighter on us!’ thus you should 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, but you showed them no mercy. You made your yoke very heavy on the aged.

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will gain honor.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy soul stirs up strife, but one who trusts in Adonai prospers.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool is near ruin.

1 Kings 12:9

So he asked them, “How do you advise me to respond to these people who have spoken to me saying: ‘Lighten the yoke that your father laid on us?’”

1 Kings 12:11

So now, my father laid on you a heavy yoke, and as for me, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but as for me, I will chastise you with scorpions.’”