1 Kings 12:11-13

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

¹¹ Now, whereas my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.”’

¹² So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king had said, ‘Come to me again on the third day.’ ¹³ The king answered the people harshly. He disregarded the advice that the older men had given him