Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Further, he shall not acquire many [war] horses for himself, nor make the people return to Egypt in order to acquire horses [to expand his military power], since the Lord said to you, ‘You shall never return that way again.’
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
“The God of Israel,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,
and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Now therefore, O you kings, act wisely; be instructed and warned, O you rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him].
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Mercy » What mercy does
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear, revere, and honor Your name. May You prolong the [true] King's life [adding days upon days], and may His years be to the last generation [of this world and the generations of the world to come]. May He sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God; O ordain that loving-kindness and faithfulness may watch over Him!
Mercy » Upholds the throne of kings
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Preservation » What preserves
For skillful and godly Wisdom shall enter into your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you. Discretion shall watch over you, understanding shall keep you,
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear, revere, and honor Your name. May You prolong the [true] King's life [adding days upon days], and may His years be to the last generation [of this world and the generations of the world to come]. May He sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God; O ordain that loving-kindness and faithfulness may watch over Him!
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for and expect You. Redeem Israel, O God, out of all their troubles.
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Further, he shall not acquire many [war] horses for himself, nor make the people return to Egypt in order to acquire horses [to expand his military power], since the Lord said to you, ‘You shall never return that way again.’
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
“The God of Israel,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,
and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Now therefore, O you kings, act wisely; be instructed and warned, O you rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him].
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Truth » What truth does
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear, revere, and honor Your name. May You prolong the [true] King's life [adding days upon days], and may His years be to the last generation [of this world and the generations of the world to come]. May He sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God; O ordain that loving-kindness and faithfulness may watch over Him!
Truth » Kings are preserved by
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Upholdment » What upholds
A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,
But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.