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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. He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain.
David » King of israel » David as prophet
The Spirit of Jehovah spoke through me. His word was on my tongue. 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. He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain. read more.
That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about. All the evildoers will be like thorns to be pushed away. They may not be gripped in the hand: But with a sharp spear. They are burned on the spot.'
That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about. All the evildoers will be like thorns to be pushed away. They may not be gripped in the hand: But with a sharp spear. They are burned on the spot.'
David said: All this was written for me by Jehovah's hand. He made all the details of the plan clear to me.
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The Pharisees were gathered together, so Jesus asked them a question. What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he? They said: The son of David. He said: How then does David, directed by Spirit, call him Lord, saying, read more.
Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put your enemies beneath your feet.' (Psalm 110:1) If David called him 'Lord,' how is he his son? No one was able to answer him. After that they asked no more questions.
Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put your enemies beneath your feet.' (Psalm 110:1) If David called him 'Lord,' how is he his son? No one was able to answer him. After that they asked no more questions.
David spoke concerning him: 'I had Jehovah always before my face, for he is at my right hand, that I should not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8) Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because you will not leave me in the grave, neither will you allow your Holy One to see corruption. (Psalm 16:10) read more.
You have made known to me the ways of life, and you will fill me with joy with your presence.' Men and brothers let me freely speak to you about the patriarch David that he is dead and buried. His grave is with us to this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne. He seeing this before spoke about the resurrection of Christ. That he would not be left in the grave and his flesh did not see corruption. God resurrected Jesus and we all witnessed this! He is exalted to the right hand of God. He has received the promised Holy Spirit from the Father. So he poured out what you now see and hear. For David has not ascended into heaven and yet he said: 'Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.' (Psalm 110:1) Therefore let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus, whom you impaled, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 10:36) Now when they heard this, they were stabbed to the heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles: Men and brothers, what shall we do? Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
You have made known to me the ways of life, and you will fill me with joy with your presence.' Men and brothers let me freely speak to you about the patriarch David that he is dead and buried. His grave is with us to this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne. He seeing this before spoke about the resurrection of Christ. That he would not be left in the grave and his flesh did not see corruption. God resurrected Jesus and we all witnessed this! He is exalted to the right hand of God. He has received the promised Holy Spirit from the Father. So he poured out what you now see and hear. For David has not ascended into heaven and yet he said: 'Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.' (Psalm 110:1) Therefore let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus, whom you impaled, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 10:36) Now when they heard this, they were stabbed to the heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles: Men and brothers, what shall we do? Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
You spoke by the mouth of your servant David: Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? (Psalm 2:1)
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David » King of israel » Last words of
These are the last words of David: Here is the declaration by David, son of Jesse. The declaration by the man whom God raised up, whom the God of Jacob anointed, the singer of Israel's psalms: The Spirit of Jehovah spoke through me. His word was on my tongue. 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. read more.
He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain. That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about. All the evildoers will be like thorns to be pushed away. They may not be gripped in the hand: But with a sharp spear. They are burned on the spot.'
He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain. That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about. All the evildoers will be like thorns to be pushed away. They may not be gripped in the hand: But with a sharp spear. They are burned on the spot.'
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way.
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The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
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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.
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He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.
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Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth. Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness.
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Godly Fear » Necessary to » Righteous government
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.
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Government » The kings of the earth
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to desire strong drink. They will drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
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.
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You have heard my vows, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who respect your name. Add many years to the king's life; let him live on and on! May he rule forever in your presence, O God. Protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.
Make vows to Jehovah your God and fulfill them. Let all who are around him bring gifts to him. He should be respected. He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is awesome to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Jehovah, because they have heard the words you spoke. They will sing this about the ways of Jehovah: Jehovah's honor is great!
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right. Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it. read more.
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unreachable. Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner. read more.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
There is power (authority) in the word of a king. Who may ask him: What are you doing?
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Jesus Christ » Justice of
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.
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You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and requested a murderer to be released to you.
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I can do nothing by myself. So I hear and judge and my judgment is righteous. I do not seek my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
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He said: 'The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will. You are to see his righteous servant, and to hear him speak with his own voice.
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While he was seated in judgment his wife sent a message to him. She said, Do not judge that righteous man. I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him.
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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.
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Justice » Specially required in rulers
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.
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This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'I have had enough of you, you princes of Israel.' 'Stop your violence and looting, and do what is fair and right. Stop evicting my people,' declares the Lord Jehovah.
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Justice » Who must be just
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.
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Kings » Should » Rule in the fear of God
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.
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Magistrates » Should » Rule in the fear of God
Do your work in honor of him and know that he will not allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.
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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.
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Psalms » Of david » At the close of his reign
The Spirit of Jehovah spoke through me. His word was on my tongue. 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. He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain. read more.
That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about. All the evildoers will be like thorns to be pushed away. They may not be gripped in the hand: But with a sharp spear. They are burned on the spot.'
That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about. All the evildoers will be like thorns to be pushed away. They may not be gripped in the hand: But with a sharp spear. They are burned on the spot.'
There in front of the whole assembly King David praised Jehovah. He said: Jehovah, God of our father (ancester) Israel. May you be praised forever and ever! You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you, O Jehovah, are king, supreme ruler over all. All riches and wealth come from you. You rule everything by your strength and power. You are able to make anyone great and strong. read more.
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and we praise your glorious name. Yet my people and I cannot really give you anything. This is because everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already. You know, O Jehovah that we pass through life like exiles and strangers, as our ancestors did. Our days are like a passing shadow, and we cannot escape death. O Jehovah, our God, we have brought together all this wealth to build a Temple to honor your holy name. It all came from you and all belongs to you. I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you. Jehovah, God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep such devotion always strong in your people's hearts and keep them always faithful to you. Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations.
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and we praise your glorious name. Yet my people and I cannot really give you anything. This is because everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already. You know, O Jehovah that we pass through life like exiles and strangers, as our ancestors did. Our days are like a passing shadow, and we cannot escape death. O Jehovah, our God, we have brought together all this wealth to build a Temple to honor your holy name. It all came from you and all belongs to you. I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you. Jehovah, God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep such devotion always strong in your people's hearts and keep them always faithful to you. Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations.
Rock » Figurative
Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a place to hide from storms. They will be like streams flowing in a desert, like the shadow of a giant rock in a barren land.
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Turn your ear toward me. Rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a stronghold fortress to save me.
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Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my deliverer. He is my God and my crag, the one in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.
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They all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them. That Rock was (represented) (symbolic of) Christ! (Exodus 7:6) (Numbers 20:11)
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You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it.
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He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet upon a rock and made me stand erect.
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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.
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Jehovah lives! Blessed is my rock! May God, the rock of my salvation, be glorified.
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Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation. You have not been mindful of the Rock of your stronghold. Therefore you will plant pleasant plants and set out foreign (imported) (unusual) seedlings.
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Who is God but Jehovah? Who is a rock other than our God?
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The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way.
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The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
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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.
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He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.
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Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth. Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness.
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