Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; read more.
let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,
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For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
Make your vows to the LORD your God and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared, who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth, and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD.
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
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A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. 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 the smith has material for a vessel; read more.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"
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Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
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Lying » Unbecoming in rulers
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
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Lying/lies » Lying lips
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.
a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
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Let the lying lips be mute, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.
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Speech/communication » Excellent speech
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
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