Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
King
He that receiveth gifts
Bible References
King
Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 20:8
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
1 Samuel 13:13
And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly; thou hast not kept the commandment of Jehovah thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would Jehovah have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
2 Samuel 8:15
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
1 Kings 2:12
And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.
Psalm 99:4
The king's strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
Isaiah 49:8
Thus saith Jehovah, In an acceptable time have I answered thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee; and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritages:
He that receiveth gifts
2 Kings 15:18
And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, wherewith he made Israel to sin.
Jeremiah 22:13
Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by injustice; that useth his neighbor's service without wages, and giveth him not his hire;
Daniel 11:20
Then shall stand up in his place one that shall cause an exactor to pass through the glory of the kingdom; but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.
Micah 7:3
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.