Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Clouds » Illustrative » (when seasonable,) of the favor of good rulers
In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
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Government » The kings of the earth
By justice a king gives stability [to] a land, but a man of bribes will ruin it.
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In the multitude of people is the glory of the king, but without a population, a prince [is] ruined.
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[It is] not for the kings, O Lemuel; drinking wine [is] not for the kings, nor [is] strong drink for rulers. Or else he will drink and forget what has been decreed, and he will pervert the rights of all the {afflicted}. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, and wine to those {in bitter distress}. read more.
He will drink and forget his poverty, and his misery he will not remember [any] more.
He will drink and forget his poverty, and his misery he will not remember [any] more.
The God of Israel said to me, the rock of Israel has spoken; 'He who rules over mankind rules righteously, in the fear of God.
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For you, O God, you have heard my vows. You have given [me] the heritage of those who fear your name. You will add days to the days of the king, his years like [those of] {many generations}. May he live forever in the presence of God. Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.
Make vows and fulfill them to Yahweh, your God; let all surrounding him bring tribute to the [one to be] feared. He cuts off [the] spirit of leaders. [He is to be] feared by [the] kings of [the] earth.
All [the] kings of [the] earth will praise you, O Yahweh, when they have heard the words of your mouth, and they will sing of the ways of Yahweh, because Yahweh's glory [is] great.
An abomination to kings [is] doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established. The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love. The wrath of a king [is] a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it. read more.
In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
{Fine speech} [is] not becoming a fool, {still less} [is] {false speech} for a ruler.
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A king who sits on [the] throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.
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The glory of God conceals things, but the glory of kings searches out things. As heaven is to height and the earth is to depth, so [is] the heart of kings--there is no searching. Remove the dross from silver, and it will become a vessel for the smith. read more.
Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Since the word of the king [is] supreme, no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"
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King » Loyalty to, encouraged
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich even in your own bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry your voice; a winged messenger may repeat your words.
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The wrath of a king [is] a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it. In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
Kings » Favour
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their food at the right time?
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The rage of a king growls like a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
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Many are those who seek the {favor} of a ruler, but from Yahweh {one obtains justice}.
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The Nation » Kings » Favour of
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their food at the right time?
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The rage of a king growls like a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
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Many are those who seek the {favor} of a ruler, but from Yahweh {one obtains justice}.
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