Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
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In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
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It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, Where is the strong drink? lest they drink And forget the law, And pervert the judgment of any of the children of affliction. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul: read more.
let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, The ruler among men shall be just, Ruling in the fear of God;
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For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the inheritance of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Vow and pay unto Jehovah your God: let all that are round about him bring presents unto him that is to be feared. He cutteth off the spirit of princes; he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall celebrate thee, Jehovah, when they have heard the words of thy mouth; And they shall sing in the ways of Jehovah, for great is the glory of Jehovah.
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 that speaketh aright. The fury 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 favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
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A king sitting on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh 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.
because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
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Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
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Lying » Unbecoming in rulers
Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
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Lying/lies » Lying lips
These six things doth Jehovah hate, yea, seven are an abomination unto him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood; a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations; feet that are swift in running to mischief; read more.
a false witness that uttereth lies, and he that soweth discords among brethren.
a false witness that uttereth lies, and he that soweth discords among brethren.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
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Let the lying lips become dumb, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.
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Speech/communication » Excellent speech
Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
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