Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, lest they drink and forget what is decreed, and remove from all the poor their legal rights. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed; read more.
let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.
let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.
The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers. Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations! May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.
Make vows to the Lord your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome.
Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak. Let them sing about the Lord's deeds, for the Lord's splendor is magnificent.
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness. The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly. A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it. read more.
In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. Remove the dross from the silver, and material for the silversmith will emerge; read more.
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Surely the king's authority is absolute; no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"
Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
Lying » Unbecoming in rulers
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
Lying/lies » Lying lips
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
May lying lips be silenced -- lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!
Speech/communication » Excellent speech
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!