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Themes in Ecclesiastes 8:4
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Themes in Ecclesiastes 8:4


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Ecclesiastes 8:2-5
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?" read more.
Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

Malachi 3:16-18
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name. "They'll be mine," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "in the day when I prepare my treasured possession. I'll spare them, just as a man spares his own son who serves him. When you return, you will see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, and between the one who serves God and the one who does not."

Hebrews 5:14
But solid food is for mature people, whose minds are trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. Verse ConceptsEdification, Goal OfDiscernment, Nature OfDiscernment, Source OfConfusionHabitsPutting Off The Old ManReceptivenessSelf DisciplineSpiritual MaturityDistinguishingStudyingDiscernmentExerciseBeing PositiveAgeMaturitytrainingpracticebelongingexperience

Proverbs 29:4
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. Verse ConceptsCovetingBribery, Results Ofethics, socialBeing A LeaderCivil authoritiesGovernmentGreed, Condemnation OfCivic RighteousnessInjustice, Examples OfInstabilityLeaders, PoliticalResponsibility, For God's WorldStabilityKings, Duties OfJusticeEffect Of BribesGreed

Proverbs 14:28
A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin. Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

Proverbs 31:4-7
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor. Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed. Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed. read more.
Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.

2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing. Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

Psalm 61:5-7
For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name. Add day after day to the king's life; may his years continue for many generations. May he be enthroned before God forever; Appoint your gracious love and truth to guard him.

Psalm 76:11-12
Let everyone who surrounds the LORD your God make a vow and fulfill it to the Awesome One. He will humble the arrogant commanders-in-chief, instilling fear among the kings of the earth. To the director: To Jeduthun. A psalm of Asaph.

Psalm 138:4-5
LORD, all the kings of the earth will give you thanks, for they have heard what you have spoken. They will sing about the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD!

Proverbs 16:12-15
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established. Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright. The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him. read more.
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.

Proverbs 17:7
Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince! Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

Proverbs 20:8
A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance. Verse ConceptsEvil EyesJudgment SeatLeaders, PoliticalSittingThroneWinnowingGood Kings

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Proverbs 25:2-5
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable. Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith. read more.
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 8:4
Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?" Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?AuthorityPowerThe Power Of Words

Ecclesiastes 7:4
For the wise person thinks carefully when in mourning, but fools focus their thoughts on pleasure. Verse ConceptsPleasure, WorldlyWorldly Pleasures, Leads ToThe Work Of FoolsThe Work Of The Wise

Ecclesiastes 8:2-5
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?" read more.
Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

Ecclesiastes 10:2
A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left. Verse ConceptsRight SidesThe Work Of The WiseLeft Hand SideFoolsDirectionNatural Disastersvulnerabilitywise

Proverbs 16:23
A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction. Verse ConceptsGuidance, From Godly PeopleSelf ControlWisdom, Human ImportanceNature Of The HeartEnticingTeaching The Way Of God

Ecclesiastes 8:2-5
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?" read more.
Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

Ecclesiastes 8:4
Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?" Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?AuthorityPowerThe Power Of Words

Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you. Verse ConceptsanniversariesAttending 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 BeingsSafetyShepherds, As Church LeaderSubmissionBishops, QualificationsWatchfulness, Of LeadersLeadershipUseless LabourAuthority Of PeopleLeadersObedienceExamples of LeadershipConfidenceWorry And StressResponsibilitySuccess And Hard WorkRespecting AuthorityConfidence And Self Esteemobeying

Titus 2:9
Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, aiming to please them and not argue with them Verse Conceptsethics, personalServants, GoodEmployeesSlavesPleasing MenAvoid QuarrelsBe Subject To People

Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. Verse ConceptsBad 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 ChildrenmomsparentingDadsMothers Love For Her ChildrenMothers And SonsBeing A Good FatherDoing The Right ThingMotivationMotherhoodParents LoveParenting ResponsibilitiesRespecting ParentsRespecting AuthorityParents Being WrongLoving Your ParentsFathers Responsibilitiesparenthoodobeying

Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Verse ConceptsBack to schoolLoving Your MotherBad ChildrenFathers, Responsibilities OfAdventureBeing A Kidethics, incentives towardsChildren, Attitude to ParentsLove, And The WorldObedience, To Human AuthoritiesOld Age, Attitudes ToParentsPleasing GodResistanceRespect, For Human BeingsRightsSubmissionYouthChildren, Good KidsAuthority Within The Family, Kinds OfObedient To ParentsRules About Young PeopleObeying PeopleObedienceparentingMothers Love For Her ChildrenBeing A Good FatherMotherhoodParents LoveRespecting ParentsParents Being WrongLoving Your Parentsparenthoodobeying

Proverbs 6:20-21
Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck.

Romans 13:1
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God, Verse Conceptsethics, 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 ControlPoliticsMagistratesObedience To GodCivil GovernmentCitizenshipAuthority Of PeopleAttitudes Towards KingsAuthorityBe Subject To PeopleGod Appointing OthersSocial dutiesLeadersPowerStress And Hard TimesGod Being In ControlRespecting Authorityprincipalities

Titus 3:1
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work. Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedExhortation, Objects Ofethics, socialCivil authoritieseagernessAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesLoyaltyMorality, And CreationObedience, To Human AuthoritiesHonoring AuthorityReadinessRulersSociety, Positive Aspects OfOrderliness In SocietySubmissionWatchfulness, Of BelieversPoliticsCitizens, Christian DutiesCivil GovernmentCitizenshipReminders Of The GospelPreparing For ActionAttitudes Towards KingsBe Subject To PeopleDo Good!Respecting Authorityprincipalities

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"

Ecclesiastes 8:2-5
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?" read more.
Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

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