Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] 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, Lest they drink and forget the law and what it decrees, and pervert the justice due any of the afflicted. Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, and wine to him in bitter distress of heart. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.
“The God of Israel,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,
For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear, revere, and honor Your name. May You prolong the [true] King's life [adding days upon days], and may His years be to the last generation [of this world and the generations of the world to come]. May He sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God; O ordain that loving-kindness and faithfulness may watch over Him!
Vow and pay to the Lord your God; let all who are round about Him bring presents to Him Who ought to be [reverently] feared. He will cut off the spirit [of pride and fury] of princes; He is terrible to the [ungodly] kings of the earth.
All the kings of the land shall give You credit and praise You, O Lord, for they have heard of the promises of Your mouth [which were fulfilled]. Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord and joyfully celebrate His mighty acts, for great is the glory of the Lord.
It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it. read more.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, so the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth [the material for] a vessel for the silversmith [to work up]. read more.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
For the word of a king is authoritative and powerful,
And who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
King » Loyalty to, encouraged
Moreover, do not curse the king, even in your bedroom, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry the sound and a winged creature will make the matter known.
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it. In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.
Kings » When good » Are pacified by submission
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Kings » Wrath
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Then Nebuchadnezzar in a furious rage gave a command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; and these men were brought before the king.
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Because of this the king was indignant and extremely furious and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
The Nation » Kings » Wrath of
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Then Nebuchadnezzar in a furious rage gave a command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; and these men were brought before the king.
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Because of this the king was indignant and extremely furious and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
Wrath » Of kings » Kings
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Then Nebuchadnezzar in a furious rage gave a command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; and these men were brought before the king.
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Because of this the king was indignant and extremely furious and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
Wrath » The king’s wrath
The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,
But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.