1 Kings 12:11-14

11If my father put a heavy burden on you, I will add to it. If my father punished you with whips, I will punish you with scorpions.’ ”

12So Jeroboam and all the people came back to Rehoboam two days later, as the king had instructed them.

13The king answered the people harshly. He ignored the advice the older leaders gave him.

14He spoke to them as the young men advised. He said, “If my father made your burden heavy, I will add to it. If my father punished you with whips, I will punish you with scorpions.”