Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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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Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
{Fine speech} [is] not becoming a fool, {still less} [is] {false speech} for a ruler.
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Lying » Unbecoming in rulers
{Fine speech} [is] not becoming a fool, {still less} [is] {false speech} for a ruler.
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Lying/lies » Lying lips
There are six [things] Yahweh hates, and seven [things are] abominations of his soul: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a devising heart, plans of deception, feet that hurry to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who breathes lies and sends out discord between brothers.
a false witness who breathes lies and sends out discord between brothers.
A lip of truth endures forever, but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.
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A tongue of deceit hates its victim, and a flattering mouth makes ruin.
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{Fine speech} [is] not becoming a fool, {still less} [is] {false speech} for a ruler.
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Let lying lips be dumb, that speak against [the] righteous unrestrained with arrogance and contempt.
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Speech/communication » Excellent speech
{Fine speech} [is] not becoming a fool, {still less} [is] {false speech} for a ruler.
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