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 who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 20:8
When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes.
1 Samuel 13:13
You did a foolish thing, Samuel told Saul. You did not follow the command of Jehovah your God. If you had, Jehovah would have established your kingdom over Israel from generation to generation (for a very long time).
2 Samuel 8:15
So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon succeeded his father David as king. His royal power was firmly established.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before you.
Psalm 99:4
The strength of the King loves justice. You have established equity. You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish this.
Isaiah 49:8
This is what Jehovah says: In the time of favor I will answer you. I will appoint you as my promise to the people. You will restore the land. You will make them inherit the desolate inheritance.
He that receiveth gifts
2 Kings 15:18
He did evil in the eyes of Jehovah. He did not keep himself from the sin of Jeroboam son of Nebat. He causes Israel to sin too.
Jeremiah 22:13
Woe to him who builds his house without righteousness and his upper rooms without justice. Woe to him who uses his neighbor's services without pay and does not give him his wages.
Daniel 11:20
Then one will stand up in his place who will send an oppressor (tax collecter) to pass through the glory of the kingdom. However, he will be destroyed within a few days, neither in anger, nor in battle.
Micah 7:3
They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together.