Thematic Bible
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Clouds » Illustrative » (when seasonable,) of the favor of good rulers
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
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Government » The kings of the earth
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
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The increase and prosperity of the commons is the king's honour; but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.
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O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity. Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn: read more.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,
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For thou, O LORD, hast heard my desires, and hast given a heritage unto those that fear thy name. Thou shalt grant the king a long life; that his years may endure throughout all generations, that he may dwell before God for ever. O prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him.
Look what ye promise unto the LORD your God: see that ye keep it, all ye that be round about him; bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. Which taketh away the breath of princes, and is wonderful among the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD, that great is the glory of the LORD.
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness. Righteous lips are pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth. The king's displeasure is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him. read more.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
An eloquent speech becometh not a fool; much less a lying mouth, then, becometh a prince.
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A king that sitteth in judgment, and looketh well about him, driveth away all evil.
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It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing. The heaven is high, the earth is deep, and the kings' heart is unsearchable. Take the dross from the silver, and there shall be a clean vessel thereof. read more.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
Like as when a king giveth a charge, his commandment is mighty: Even so whom may say unto him, "What doest thou?"
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King » Loyalty to, encouraged
Wish the king no evil in thy thought, and speak no hurt of the rich in thy privy chamber; for a bird of the air shall betray thy voice, and with her feathers shall she betray thy words.
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The king's displeasure is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him. The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
Kings » Favour
If there be any faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, for to give them meat in season convenient;
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The king's disfavor is like the roaring of a Lion, but his friendship is like the dew upon the grass.
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The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
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Many there be that seek the prince's favour, but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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The Nation » Kings » Favour of
If there be any faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, for to give them meat in season convenient;
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The king's disfavor is like the roaring of a Lion, but his friendship is like the dew upon the grass.
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The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
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Many there be that seek the prince's favour, but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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