Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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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 secretly? nay verily; but let them come themselves and bring us out.
In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.
He that loves pureness of heart and has grace on his lips, the king shall be his friend.
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you: And put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his delicacies: for they are deceitful food.
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. For you have brought here these men, who are neither robbers of temples, nor yet 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 deputies: let them charge one another. read more.
But if you inquire anything concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.
But if you inquire anything 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 chief captain, saying, Take heed what you do: for this man is a Roman. Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, are you a Roman? He said, Yes. read more.
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. Then immediately they departed from him who should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. Then immediately they departed from him who should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
Then certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. Who ought to have been here before you, 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 be any wickedness in him.
Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as you very well know.
To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before he that is accused have the accusers face to face, and have opportunity to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Government » The kings of the earth
The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 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, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name. You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may 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 fearful to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your 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 established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips 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 a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come 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.
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What are you doing?
Kings » Numerous subjects the honor of
In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.