2 Chronicles 10:10

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

2 Samuel 17:7-13

"Ahithophel's advice is not best at this time," Hushai suggested to Absalom.

1 Kings 12:10-11

"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!

Proverbs 10:14

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

Proverbs 13:16

Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

Proverbs 18:6-7

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.

Proverbs 28:25

An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.

Proverbs 29:23

A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.

Isaiah 19:11-13

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"?

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Summary

And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.

Bible References

Thus shalt

2 Samuel 17:7
"Ahithophel's advice is not best at this time," Hushai suggested to Absalom.
Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.
Isaiah 19:11
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"?

My little finger

1 Kings 12:10
"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!
Proverbs 10:14
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.
Proverbs 13:16
Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.
Proverbs 14:16
The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
Proverbs 28:25
An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
Proverbs 29:23
A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.

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