Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.
Thus shalt thou
My little finger
Bible References
Thus shalt thou
2 Samuel 17:7
And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel has given is not good at this time.
My little finger
2 Chronicles 10:10
And the young men that were brought up with him spoke unto him, saying, Thus shall you answer the people that spoke unto you, saying, Your father made our yoke heavy, but you make it somewhat lighter for us; thus shall you say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's waist.
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be prospered.
Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Isaiah 47:6
I was angry with my people, I have profaned my inheritance, and given them into your hand: you did show them no mercy; upon the aged have you very heavily laid your yoke.