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Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
However, he must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
his throne will be established forever.
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
Then he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment.
So now, kings, be wise; receive instruction, you judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with reverential awe, and rejoice with trembling.
since a throne is established through righteousness.
Government » The kings of the earth
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
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.
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of 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.
When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
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.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
his throne will be established forever.
since a throne is established through righteousness.
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
since a throne is established through righteousness.
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
since a throne is established through righteousness.
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
since a throne is established through righteousness.
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
However, he must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
his throne will be established forever.
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
Then he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment.
So now, kings, be wise; receive instruction, you judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with reverential awe, and rejoice with trembling.
since a throne is established through righteousness.
Throne » What the throne is established by
since a throne is established through righteousness.