1 Kings 12:10

Young's Literal Translation 1862

And they speak unto him -- the lads who had grown up with him -- saying, `Thus dost thou say to this people who have spoken unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, and thou, make `it' light upon us; thus dost thou speak unto them, My little `finger' is thicker than the loins of my father;

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

and now, my father laid on you a heavy yoke, and I add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, and I -- I chastise you with scorpions.'

1 Kings 12:9

and he saith unto them, `What are ye counselling, and we answer this people, who have spoken unto me, saying, Lighten `somewhat' of the yoke that thy father put upon us?'

Proverbs 10:14

The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool `is' near ruin.

Proverbs 28:25

Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

Proverbs 29:23

The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

Isaiah 47:6

I have been wroth against My people, I have polluted Mine inheritance And I give them into thy hand, Thou hast not appointed for them mercies, On the aged thou hast made thy yoke very heavy,