Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is strong drink? Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice [due] to any who is afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul. read more.
Let him drink, and forget his need, and remember his misery no more.
Let him drink, and forget his need, and remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
For thou, O God, have heard my vows. Thou have given [me] the heritage of those who fear thy name. Thou will prolong the king's life. His years shall be as many generations. He shall abide before God forever. O prepare loving kindness and truth that they may preserve him.
Vow, and pay to LORD your God. Let all who are round about him bring presents to him who ought to be feared. He will cut off the spirit of rulers. He is fearful to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing of the ways of LORD, for great is the glory of LORD.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right. The wrath of a king is 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 of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there comes forth a vessel for the refiner. read more.
Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.
Lying » Unbecoming in rulers
Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.
Lying/lies » Lying lips
There are six things which LORD hates, yea, seven which are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked purposes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, read more.
a FALSE witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
a FALSE witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
A lying tongue hates those whom it has wounded, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.
Let the lying lips be dumb, which speak against the righteous man insolently, with pride and contempt.
Speech/communication » Excellent speech
Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.