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 fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 20:8
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
1 Samuel 13:13
Samuel said to Saul, "You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of Yahweh your God, which he commanded you; for now Yahweh would have established your kingdom on Israel forever.
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.
Psalm 99:4
The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
Isaiah 49:8
Thus says Yahweh, "In an acceptable time have I answered you, and in a day of salvation have I helped you; and I will preserve you, and give you for a covenant of the people, to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritage:
He that receiveth gifts
2 Kings 15:18
He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh: he didn't depart all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, with which he made Israel to sin.
Jeremiah 22:13
Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his rooms by injustice; who uses his neighbor's service without wages, and doesn't give him his hire;
Daniel 11:20
Then shall stand up in his place one who shall cause a tax collector to pass through the kingdom to maintain its glory; but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.
Micah 7:3
Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.