1 Kings 12:14

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Summary

And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

The counsel

My father made

James 4:1

General references

Proverbs 26:4

Bible References

The counsel

So he practiced what the LORD considered to be evil, just like Ahab's dynasty had done, because after his father died, he was given advice that resulted in his destruction.

Then Memucan replied in the presence of the king and his officials, "It is not the king alone whom Vashti has wronged, but rather all of the officials and all of the people who are in the provinces of King Ahasuerus.

Then the young men who attended the king suggested, "Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king.

The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

Zoan's princes are nothing but fools; the wisest advisors of Pharaoh give stupid advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I'm a descendant of wise men, a descendant of ancient kings"?

All of the royal administrators, prefects, regional authorities, scribes, and governors have concluded that the king should establish and enforce an edict that anyone who prays to any god or man for the next 30 days (except to you, your majesty) is to be thrown into the lions' pit.

My father made

"This is what you should tell these people who asked you "Your father made our burden heavy, but you must make it lighter for us!'" the young men who grew up with Rehoboam replied. "Tell them, "My little finger will be thicker than my father's whole body!

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall.

Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.

The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.

But if you have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, stop boasting and slandering the truth.

Where do those fights and quarrels among you come from? They come from your selfish desires that are at war in your bodies, don't they?

General references

Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.