but do thou now lighten somewhat of the hard service of thy father, and of his heavy yoke which he put upon us, and we will serve thee.
KJV
1 Kings 12:4
Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.
Parallel Translations
but do you now lighten somewhat of the hard service of your father, and of his heavy yoke which he put upon us, and we will serve you.
“Your father made our yoke difficult. Now therefore make the hard service of your father, and his heavy yoke which he put on us, lighter, and we will serve you.”
Cross References
1 Samuel 8:11–181 Kings 4:7Matthew 11:29–30Matthew 23:42 Chronicles 10:4–51 Kings 9:151 Kings 4:20–251 John 5:31 Kings 9:22–23
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