Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
The statutes of Jehovah are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The commandments of Jehovah are radiant. They make the eyes shine.
He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. read more.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.
Forever, O Jehovah, your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness is throughout all generations. You established the earth, and it stands. They stand this day according to your ordinances, for all things are your servants. read more.
If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad.
If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad.
I spoke not from myself but from the Father who sent me. He has given me a commandment concerning what I should say when I speak. I know that his commandment means everlasting life. Therefore I say the things the Father tells me to say.
The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and righteous, and good.
For this is the love of God, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
An angel of Jehovah came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: I led you out of Egypt and brought you to the land about which I swore to your fathers that I would never break my covenant with you.
God said: This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I give you my rainbow in the clouds. It will be the sign of my covenant with the world of mankind. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, read more.
I will remember my covenant with you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the long lasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.
I will remember my covenant with you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the long lasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.
Jehovah your God is a merciful God. He will not forsake you. He will not destroy you, nor forget the covenant he made with your fathers.
You are a holy people to Jehovah your God. Jehovah your God has chosen you to be his own special people out of all the nations of the earth. Jehovah set his heart on you. He chose you, even though you did not outnumber all the other people. You were the smallest of all nations. You were chosen because Jehovah loved you and kept the oath he swore to your fathers. So he used his mighty hand to bring you out. He freed you from slavery under Pharaoh king of Egypt.
He will call to me: You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation! I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. I will keep my loving kindness for him forevermore. My covenant will stand firm with him. read more.
I will make his descendants endure forever and his throne like the days of heaven. If his descendants abandon my law and do not live by my rules, if they violate my statutes and do not obey my commandments, then with a rod I will punish their transgression and their crimes with beatings. But I will not take my loving kindness away from him or allow my truth to become perverted. I will not dishonor my promise or alter my own agreement.
I will make his descendants endure forever and his throne like the days of heaven. If his descendants abandon my law and do not live by my rules, if they violate my statutes and do not obey my commandments, then with a rod I will punish their transgression and their crimes with beatings. But I will not take my loving kindness away from him or allow my truth to become perverted. I will not dishonor my promise or alter my own agreement.
He is Jehovah our God: his judgments are in all the earth. He has remembered his covenant forever! It is the word he commanded to a thousand generations.
Jehovah's deeds are spectacular. They are studied by all who enjoy them. His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness endures (continues) forever. He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. read more.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency. He has sent deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency. He has sent deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome.
Covenant » Of God with men » God faithful to
You will give truth to Jacob, and show loving-kindness (unchanging love) to Abraham. For you have sworn this to our fathers from the days of old.
An angel of Jehovah came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: I led you out of Egypt and brought you to the land about which I swore to your fathers that I would never break my covenant with you.
Even when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or look at them with disgust. I will not reject or cancel my promise to them, because I am Jehovah their God. For their well being, I will remember the promise to their ancestors. I brought them out of Egypt to be their God while nations looked on. I am Jehovah!'
and prayed: Jehovah God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below! You keep your covenant with your people and show them your love when they live in wholehearted obedience to you.
Jehovah your God is a merciful God. He will not forsake you. He will not destroy you, nor forget the covenant he made with your fathers.
You were chosen because Jehovah loved you and kept the oath he swore to your fathers. So he used his mighty hand to bring you out. He freed you from slavery under Pharaoh king of Egypt. Keep in mind that Jehovah your God is the only true God. He is the faithful God. He keeps his promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commandments.
He has remembered his covenant forever! It is the word he commanded to a thousand generations. He made this covenant with Abraham and gave his oath to Isaac. He confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant. read more.
He said: I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance to you.
He said: I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance to you.
He remembered his promise to them. In keeping with his rich mercy, he changed his plans.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant.
The Covenant » God is ever mindful of
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant.
He has remembered his covenant forever! It is the word he commanded to a thousand generations.
He shows mercy towards our fathers and remembers his holy covenant.
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » In keeping his covenant
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant.
Keep in mind that Jehovah your God is the only true God. He is the faithful God. He keeps his promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commandments.
Food » From God
It is good neither to eat food, nor to drink wine, nor any thing that causes your brother to stumble or be offended and weakened.
Look at the birds of the sky, they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you worth more than they?
He is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out.
They will forbid marrying, [and command] to abstain from food, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving. This is because it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:34) (1 Timothy 6:8) (Proverbs 30:8) (Psalm 37:25)
Jehovah of Hosts, the Almighty (Ruler) (Sovereign) is going to take all support and supply of food and water from Jerusalem and Judah.
Jacob blessed Joseph. He said: May God, in whose presence my grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac walked, may this God who has been my shepherd all my life to this very day,
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant.
I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean in itself. If someone thinks something is unclean it is unclean to him.
He satisfies you with good; your youth is renewed like the eagles.
Then God said: I give you every plant that bears seed on the face of the entire earth. I also give you every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
He gives food to all flesh, for his loving kindness is everlasting.
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due time.
Then God said: I give you every plant that bears seed on the face of the entire earth. I also give you every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. Also every beast of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground; everything that has the breath of life in it, I give every green plant for food. It was so.
You cause the grass to grow for the cattle and vegetation for the labor of man. That he may bring forth food from the earth, And wine which makes man's heart glad. That he may make his face shine with oil, and food, which sustains man's heart.
Remove far from me vanity and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with food necessary for me.
You cause the grass to grow for the cattle and vegetation for the labor of man. That he may bring forth food from the earth,
Israel/jews » The lord redeeming israel
Get out of Babylon! Flee from the Babylonians! Shout for joy as you tell it and announce it. Shout it out to the ends of the earth. Say: Jehovah has reclaimed his servant Jacob.
You are a holy people to Jehovah your God. Jehovah your God has chosen you to be his own special people out of all the nations of the earth. Jehovah set his heart on you. He chose you, even though you did not outnumber all the other people. You were the smallest of all nations. You were chosen because Jehovah loved you and kept the oath he swore to your fathers. So he used his mighty hand to bring you out. He freed you from slavery under Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Put to death any interpreters of dreams or prophets that tell you to rebel against Jehovah. For he (Jehovah) rescued you from Egypt, where you were slaves. Such people are evil and are trying to lead you away from the life that Jehovah has commanded you to live. They must be put to death, in order to get rid of this evil.
Jehovah created Jacob and formed Israel. Jehovah says: Do not be afraid for I have reclaimed you. I have called you by my name. You are mine.
Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel. He has visited his people and brought them redemption. (Psalm 72:18)
I prayed to Jehovah and said: 'O Jehovah our God, do not destroy your people for they are your inheritance. You have redeemed them through your greatness. You brought them out of Egypt with a mighty hand.
Do not pervert the justice due an alien or an orphan. Do not take a widow's garment in pledge. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and that Jehovah your God redeemed you from there. I therefore command you to do this.
He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. read more.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency. He has sent deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency. He has sent deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome.
O Israel hope in Jehovah! For with Jehovah there is loving kindness. With him is abundant redemption. He will save his people Israel from all their sins.
Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good. His loving kindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving kindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving kindness is everlasting. read more.
To the one who alone does wonderful thing. His loving kindness is everlasting. To the one who made the heavens with skill. His loving kindness is everlasting. To him who spread out the earth above the waters. His loving kindness is everlasting. To him who made the great lights. His loving kindness is everlasting: The sun to rule by day, for His loving kindness is everlasting, The moon and stars to rule by night, for His loving kindness is everlasting. To him who destroyed the Egyptians in their firstborn. His loving kindness is everlasting. And brought Israel out from their midst, for his loving kindness is everlasting. With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his loving kindness is everlasting. To Him who divided the Red Sea asunder. His loving kindness is everlasting. And made Israel pass through the midst of it. For his loving kindness is everlasting. But he overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for his loving kindness is everlasting. To him who led his people through the wilderness, for his loving kindness is everlasting. To him who destroyed great kings. His loving kindness is everlasting. And struck mighty kings, for his loving kindness is everlasting: Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his loving kindness is everlasting, And Og, king of Bashan, for his loving kindness is everlasting, And gave their land as a heritage, for his loving kindness is everlasting, Even a heritage to Israel his servant, for his loving kindness is everlasting. He remembered us in our low estate. His loving kindness is everlasting. He has rescued us from our adversaries, for his loving kindness is everlasting.
To the one who alone does wonderful thing. His loving kindness is everlasting. To the one who made the heavens with skill. His loving kindness is everlasting. To him who spread out the earth above the waters. His loving kindness is everlasting. To him who made the great lights. His loving kindness is everlasting: The sun to rule by day, for His loving kindness is everlasting, The moon and stars to rule by night, for His loving kindness is everlasting. To him who destroyed the Egyptians in their firstborn. His loving kindness is everlasting. And brought Israel out from their midst, for his loving kindness is everlasting. With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his loving kindness is everlasting. To Him who divided the Red Sea asunder. His loving kindness is everlasting. And made Israel pass through the midst of it. For his loving kindness is everlasting. But he overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for his loving kindness is everlasting. To him who led his people through the wilderness, for his loving kindness is everlasting. To him who destroyed great kings. His loving kindness is everlasting. And struck mighty kings, for his loving kindness is everlasting: Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his loving kindness is everlasting, And Og, king of Bashan, for his loving kindness is everlasting, And gave their land as a heritage, for his loving kindness is everlasting, Even a heritage to Israel his servant, for his loving kindness is everlasting. He remembered us in our low estate. His loving kindness is everlasting. He has rescued us from our adversaries, for his loving kindness is everlasting.
Truth is missing. Those who turn away from evil become victims. Jehovah sees it, and what he saw displeased him because there is no justice. He sees that there is no one to help. He is astounded that there is no one to intercede. So he saves him with his own power. His righteousness supports him. He puts on righteousness like a coat of armor and a helmet of salvation on his head. He wears clothes of vengeance. He wraps himself with zeal as a coat. read more.
He will pay them back according to their deeds. He will pay back his opponents with wrath and punish his enemies. He will pay back the people who live on the coastlands. The people from the sunset (the west) will respect the name of Jehovah. Those from the rising of the sun (the east) will reverence his glory. He will come like a rushing stream that the Spirit (wind) (breath) of Jehovah drives. A Savior will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from sin, declares Jehovah.
He will pay them back according to their deeds. He will pay back his opponents with wrath and punish his enemies. He will pay back the people who live on the coastlands. The people from the sunset (the west) will respect the name of Jehovah. Those from the rising of the sun (the east) will reverence his glory. He will come like a rushing stream that the Spirit (wind) (breath) of Jehovah drives. A Savior will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from sin, declares Jehovah.
I will acknowledge Jehovah's acts of loving-kindness, and sing the praises of Jehovah, because of everything that Jehovah has done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel because of his compassion and the abundance of his loving-kindness. He said: They are my people, sons who will not lie to me. So he became their Savior. In all their difficulty he was concerned, and he was the messenger who saved them. In his love and compassion he reclaimed (redeemed) them. He always held them and carried them in the past.
Hear the word of Jehovah, O nations. Declare in the coastlands afar off. Say: He who scattered Israel will gather him and keep him as a shepherd keeps his flock. Jehovah will free the descendants of Jacob and reclaim them from those who are stronger than they are.
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
In that same hour he rejoiced in Holy Spirit and said: I thank you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you did hide these things from the wise and the understanding and revealed them to babes. Father, it is pleasing in your sight.
Jehovah is intimate with those who respect him. He reveals the intent of his covenant to them.
Jehovah works righteousness and judgment for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the sons of Israel.
Jehovah's deeds are spectacular. They are studied by all who enjoy them. His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness endures (continues) forever. He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. read more.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36) Yes, Father, for it was very pleasing in your sight.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places through Christ. He chose us through him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love. He predetermined (ordained) us to adoption, as sons to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the kind intention of his will. read more.
This is to the praise of the glory of his kindness, with which he freely honored us, the loved ones. In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. He made this undeserved kindness abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence (insight). He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.
This is to the praise of the glory of his kindness, with which he freely honored us, the loved ones. In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. He made this undeserved kindness abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence (insight). He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.
Surety » What is sure
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
The law of Jehovah is perfect. It gives new life. The testimony of Jehovah is dependable. It makes the simple wise.
Verse Concepts
You, O king, saw a large statue. This statue was in fact very large. It was very bright as it stood before you. Its appearance was awesome. The statue had a head of pure gold, chest and arms of silver, its belly and its thighs of brass. It had legs of iron and its feet were partly of iron, and partly of clay. read more.
You watched while a stone was cut out without hands. It struck the statue upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. The iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broke in pieces together. It became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floors. The wind carried them away and no place was found for them. The stone that struck the statue became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. This was the dream! We will interpret it for the king. You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory. He gave the children of men, the beasts of the field and the birds of the heavens to your hand. He made you the ruler over them all! You are the head of gold. After you another inferior kingdom will arise and another third kingdom of brass, which will rule over all the earth. The fourth kingdom will be strong as iron, since iron breaks in pieces and subdues all things. It is iron that crushes all these. It will break in pieces and crush. The feet and toes you saw, part of potters' clay, and part of iron will be a divided kingdom. It will have the strength of iron. However, you saw the iron mixed with clay. As the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom will be partly strong, and partly broken. The iron mixed with clay will mingle with the seed of men. But they will not adhere to one another. For iron does not stick to clay. In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Its sovereignty will not be entrusted to another people. It will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms and it will stand forever! You saw a stone cut out of the mountain without hands. It broke the iron, brass, clay, silver, and the gold to pieces. The great God made known to the king what will happen in the future. The dream is certain, and the interpretation of it is sure.
You watched while a stone was cut out without hands. It struck the statue upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. The iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broke in pieces together. It became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floors. The wind carried them away and no place was found for them. The stone that struck the statue became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. This was the dream! We will interpret it for the king. You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory. He gave the children of men, the beasts of the field and the birds of the heavens to your hand. He made you the ruler over them all! You are the head of gold. After you another inferior kingdom will arise and another third kingdom of brass, which will rule over all the earth. The fourth kingdom will be strong as iron, since iron breaks in pieces and subdues all things. It is iron that crushes all these. It will break in pieces and crush. The feet and toes you saw, part of potters' clay, and part of iron will be a divided kingdom. It will have the strength of iron. However, you saw the iron mixed with clay. As the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom will be partly strong, and partly broken. The iron mixed with clay will mingle with the seed of men. But they will not adhere to one another. For iron does not stick to clay. In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Its sovereignty will not be entrusted to another people. It will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms and it will stand forever! You saw a stone cut out of the mountain without hands. It broke the iron, brass, clay, silver, and the gold to pieces. The great God made known to the king what will happen in the future. The dream is certain, and the interpretation of it is sure.
We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts. Know this first that no prophecy of scripture is for private interpretation. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man! Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
Jehovah reigns and he is clothed with majesty. Jehovah has girded himself with strength. The world also is established, that it cannot be moved. Your throne is established from of old. You are from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Jehovah, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their pounding waves. read more.
Jehovah on high is mightier than the noise of many waters. Yes he is mightier than the mighty waves of the sea. Your testimonies are very sure: holiness adorns your house, O Jehovah, forever.
Jehovah on high is mightier than the noise of many waters. Yes he is mightier than the mighty waves of the sea. Your testimonies are very sure: holiness adorns your house, O Jehovah, forever.
Jehovah's deeds are spectacular. They are studied by all who enjoy them. His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness endures (continues) forever. He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. read more.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
The judgment of babylon » What is judgment
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, extol and honor the King of heaven. All his works are truth, and his ways justice. He is able to abase (humble) (subdue) those who walk in pride.
I will proclaim the name of Jehovah and ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock! His work is perfect. For all His ways are just. He is a God of faithfulness and without evil. He is just and upright.
He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. read more.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
Truth » What is done in truth
He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. read more.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.
The word of Jehovah is upright. All his works are true (trustworthy).
Uprightness » What is done in uprightness
He has made his miracles unforgettable. Jehovah is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant. He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. read more.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy. They last (are upheld) forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.