Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Who discerns
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases." Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name. "They will be Mine," says the LORD of hosts, "on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him." So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.
Government » The kings of the earth
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink, For they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more.
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For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name. You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations. He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.
Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them; Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared. He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth will give thanks to You, O LORD, When they have heard the words of Your mouth. And they will sing of the ways of the LORD, For great is the glory of the LORD.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
Much less are
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; 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.
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
Heart » The heart of the wise
While the
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases." Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man’s heart directs him toward the left.
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King » Obedience to, encouraged
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases." Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
Kings » Able to enforce their commands
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
Obedience » Who to obey
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
Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
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
Verse Concepts
My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; Bind them continually on your heart; Tie them around your neck.
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established 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
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases." Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?"
Obedience » Those that obey the king
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases." Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.