Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor. Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed. Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed. read more.
Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.
Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.
For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name. Add day after day to the king's life; may his years continue for many generations. May he be enthroned before God forever; Appoint your gracious love and truth to guard him.
Let everyone who surrounds the LORD your God make a vow and fulfill it to the Awesome One. He will humble the arrogant commanders-in-chief, instilling fear among the kings of the earth. To the director: To Jeduthun. A psalm of Asaph.
LORD, all the kings of the earth will give you thanks, for they have heard what you have spoken. They will sing about the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD!
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established. Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright. The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him. read more.
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince!
A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable. Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith. read more.
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"
King » Loyalty to, encouraged
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him. When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Kings » When good » Are pacified by submission
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.
Kings » Wrath
If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.
Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and furiously ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him.
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass.
At this point, the king flew into a rage and issued an order to destroy all the advisors of Babylon.
The Nation » Kings » Wrath of
If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.
Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and furiously ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him.
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass.
At this point, the king flew into a rage and issued an order to destroy all the advisors of Babylon.
Wrath » Of kings » Kings
If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.
Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and furiously ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him.
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass.
At this point, the king flew into a rage and issued an order to destroy all the advisors of Babylon.
Wrath » The king’s wrath
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass.