Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers [to desire] beer. Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. Give beer to one who is dying, and wine to one whose life is bitter. read more.
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
God, You have heard my vows; You have given a heritage to those who fear Your name. Add days to the king's life; may his years span many generations. May he sit enthroned before God forever; appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.
Make and keep your vows to the Lord your God; let all who are around Him bring tribute to the awe-inspiring One. He humbles the spirit of leaders; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings on earth will give You thanks, Lord, when they hear what You have promised. They will sing of the Lord's ways, for the Lord's glory is great.
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness. Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly. A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it. read more.
When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith. read more.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Hiding » It being the glory of God to conceal
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
King » Rights and duties of
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
his throne will be established forever.
House of David, this is what the Lord says:
Administer justice every morning,
and rescue the victim of robbery
from the hand of his oppressor,
or My anger will flare up like fire
and burn unquenchably
because of their evil deeds.
and rescue the victim of robbery
from the hand of his oppressor,
or My anger will flare up like fire
and burn unquenchably
because of their evil deeds.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Don't brag about yourself before the king, and don't stand in the place of the great;
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law.
He said, “Go on your way, Daniel, for the words are secret and sealed until the time of the end.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or even to look in it.
And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write. Then I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders said, and do not write it down!”
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
it is not for kings
or for rulers to desire beer.
“Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Appoint for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will make them your leaders.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
“So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
since what can be known about God is evident among them, because God has shown it to them. From the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
it is not for kings
or for rulers to desire beer.
“Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Appoint for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will make them your leaders.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
“So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
Secret things » Secret things belong to God
The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law.
He said, “Go on your way, Daniel, for the words are secret and sealed until the time of the end.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or even to look in it.
And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write. Then I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders said, and do not write it down!”
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
it is not for kings
or for rulers to desire beer.
“Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Appoint for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will make them your leaders.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
“So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.