Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Citizens » Rights of
But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out in secret? no indeed; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.
In the multitude of the people is the king's glory, but in the failure of the people is the weakness of the prince.
The king's favour is toward the wise slave, but his wrath is against him that causes shame.
He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee; and put a knife to thy throat if thou art a man given to appetite. Do not be desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.
Seeing then that these things cannot be gainsaid, ye ought to be quiet and to do nothing rashly. For ye have brought here these men, who are neither guilty of sacrilege, nor blasphemers of your goddess. Therefore if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another. read more.
But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.
But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned? When the centurion heard that, he went and told the tribunal, saying, Take heed what thou doest, for this man is a Roman. Then the tribunal came and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yes. read more.
And the tribunal answered, With a great sum I obtained this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. Then straightway those who should have tormented him departed from him, and the tribunal was also afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman and because he had bound him.
And the tribunal answered, With a great sum I obtained this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. Then straightway those who should have tormented him departed from him, and the tribunal was also afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman and because he had bound him.
Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult, who ought to have been here before thee and object if they had anything against me.
Let them, therefore, said he, who among you are able, go down with me and accuse this man, if there is anything in him.
Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged; to the Jews I have done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.
To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before the one who is accused is face to face with his accusers and is given license to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Government » The kings of the earth
The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.
In the multitude of the people is the king's glory, but in the failure of the people is the weakness of the prince.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor is beer for princes lest they drink and forget the law and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give beer unto him that is ready to perish and wine unto those that have heavy hearts. read more.
They drink and forget their need and remember their misery no more.
They drink and forget their need and remember their misery no more.
The God of Israel dictated unto me, the strong One of Israel spoke): He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given an inheritance to those that fear thy name. Thou wilt add days upon days unto the king's life; his years shall be from generation to generation. He shall abide before God for ever; He is aware of mercy and truth which preserve him.
Vow and pay unto the LORD your God; let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. He shall cut off the spirit of princes; he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hearken unto the spoken words from thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is to be established with righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaks that which is right. The wrath of the king is as a messenger of death, but the wise man will avoid 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 is not suitable for a fool: much less lying lips for a prince!
A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
It is the glory of God to conceal the word, but the honour of kings is to search out the word. For the height of the heavens and depth of the earth and for the heart of kings, there is no investigation. Take away the dross from the silver, and a vessel shall come forth for the finer. 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.
Kings » Numerous subjects the honor of
In the multitude of the people is the king's glory, but in the failure of the people is the weakness of the prince.