Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God, do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants. For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.

At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name. "They will be Mine," says the Lord of Hosts, "a special possession on the day I am preparing. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.



A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers [to desire] beer. Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. Give beer to one who is dying, and wine to one whose life is bitter. read more.
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.

The God of Israel spoke;
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

God, You have heard my vows; You have given a heritage to those who fear Your name. Add days to the king's life; may his years span many generations. May he sit enthroned before God forever; appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

Make and keep your vows to the Lord your God; let all who are around Him bring tribute to the awe-inspiring One. He humbles the spirit of leaders; He is feared by the kings of the earth.

All the kings on earth will give You thanks, Lord, when they hear what You have promised. They will sing of the Lord's ways, for the Lord's glory is great.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness. Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly. A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it. read more.
When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Verse ConceptsEvil EyesJudgment SeatLeaders, PoliticalSittingThroneWinnowingGood Kings

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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith. read more.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?AuthorityPowerThe Power Of Words

The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure.
Verse ConceptsPleasure, WorldlyWorldly Pleasures, Leads ToThe Work Of FoolsThe Work Of The Wise

Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God, do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants. For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.

A wise man’s heart goes to the right,
but a fool’s heart to the left.
Verse ConceptsRight SidesThe Work Of The WiseLeft Hand SideFoolsDirectionNatural Disastersvulnerabilitywise


Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God, do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants. For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.

For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?AuthorityPowerThe Power Of Words


Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back Verse Conceptsethics, personalServants, GoodEmployeesSlavesPleasing MenAvoid QuarrelsBe Subject To People



My son, keep your father's command, and don't reject your mother's teaching. Always bind them to your heart; tie them around your neck.



Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God, do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants. For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God, do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants. For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.