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1 Kings 12:11
New King James Version
1 Kings 12:11
New King James Version
11 And now, whereas my father put a heavy yoke on you, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with [a]scourges!’ ”
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- 1 Kings 12:11 Scourges with points or barbs, lit. scorpions
1 Kings 12:11
English Standard Version
1 Kings 12:11
English Standard Version
11 And now, whereas (A)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.’”
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New King James Version (NKJV) 
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