Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Who discerns
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him, because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
Then they that feared Jehovah spoke often one to another; and Jehovah observed it, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be unto me a peculiar treasure, saith Jehovah of hosts, in the day that I prepare; and I will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. And ye shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.
Government » The kings of the earth
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, Where is the strong drink? lest they drink And forget the law, And pervert the judgment of any of the children of affliction. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul: read more.
let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, The ruler among men shall be just, Ruling in the fear of God;
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the inheritance of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Vow and pay unto Jehovah your God: let all that are round about him bring presents unto him that is to be feared. He cutteth off the spirit of princes; he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall celebrate thee, Jehovah, when they have heard the words of thy mouth; And they shall sing in the ways of Jehovah, for great is the glory of Jehovah.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright. The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it. read more.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
A king sitting on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner: read more.
take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Heart » The heart of the wise
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools in the house of mirth.
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him, because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
The heart of a wise man is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
King » Obedience to, encouraged
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him, because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
Kings » Able to enforce their commands
Obedience » Who to obey
Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.
Verse Concepts
anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
bondmen to be subject to their own masters, to make themselves acceptable in everything; not gainsaying;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.
Verse Concepts
Bad ParentsFathers, Responsibilities OfBeing A KidBeing In A RelationshipCareChildren, Attitude to ParentsLove, And The WorldResistanceRightsYouthChildren, attitudes towardsAuthority Within The Family, Kinds OfChildren, Duties OfObedient To ParentsRules About Young PeopleObeying PeopleObedienceDutyGood Children
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
Verse Concepts
My son, observe thy father's commandment, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother; bind them continually upon thy heart, tie them about thy neck:
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him, because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Obedience » Those that obey the king
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him, because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner.