Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to desire strong drink. They will drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
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You have heard my vows, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who respect your name. Add many years to the king's life; let him live on and on! May he rule forever in your presence, O God. Protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.
Make vows to Jehovah your God and fulfill them. Let all who are around him bring gifts to him. He should be respected. He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is awesome to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Jehovah, because they have heard the words you spoke. They will sing this about the ways of Jehovah: Jehovah's honor is great!
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right. Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it. read more.
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unreachable. Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner. read more.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
There is power (authority) in the word of a king. Who may ask him: What are you doing?
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Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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Lying » Unbecoming in rulers
Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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Lying/lies » Lying lips
Jehovah hates these six things: Yes, seven are an abomination to him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run quickly to badness, read more.
A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.
A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.
The lip of truth will be established forever. A lying tongue is only for a moment.
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A lying tongue hates those afflicted by it and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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Let their lying lips be speechless, since they speak against righteous people with arrogance and contempt.
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Speech/communication » Excellent speech
Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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