For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will add more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Scorpions; thorns, or scourges armed with hooks. (Columella iii. 10.)
Roboam had not sense to despise the foolish advice of the young men. (Tirinus)
