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
Hushai said to Absalom, "The counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good."
My little finger
2 Chronicles 10:10
The young men who had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, "Thus you shall tell the people who spoke to you, saying, 'Your father made our yoke heavy, but make it lighter on us;' thus you shall say to them, 'My little finger is thicker than my father's waist.
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
Proverbs 28:25
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Isaiah 47:6
I was angry with my people, I profaned my inheritance, and gave them into your hand: you showed them no mercy; on the aged you have very heavily laid your yoke.