Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
King
Princes
General references
Bible References
King
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
2 Chronicles 31:20
This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and right and true to Jehovah his God.
Psalm 45:1
Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.
Psalm 72:1
([Prayers of David]) O God, give the king your justice. Give your righteousness to the royal son.
Psalm 99:4
The strength of the King loves justice. You have established equity. You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Jeremiah 23:5
The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.
Jeremiah 33:15
At that time I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will do what is right and just throughout the land.
Hosea 3:5
Afterward the children of Israel will return and seek Jehovah their God. David their king will come with trembling to Jehovah and to his goodness in the last days.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king comes to you! He is righteous having salvation. He is humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the son of a she ass.
Romans 5:21
And what for? Just as sin reigned in death, even so might grace reign through righteousness to everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hebrews 1:8
But he says to the Son: God is your throne forever and ever. (Your throne, Oh God-like one, is forever.) A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. (Psalm 45:6, 7)
Revelation 19:11
I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse; and he who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.
Princes
Isaiah 28:6
He will be a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who repel the attack at the gate.
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome (conquer) them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. Those who are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
General references
Deuteronomy 25:1
When there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case. They justify the righteous and condemn the wicked.
Proverbs 20:8
When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 31:9
Open your mouth and judge righteously. Plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Jeremiah 33:14
Jehovah said: 'The time is coming when I will fulfill the promise that I made to the people of Israel and Judah.