Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: since as the LORD has said unto you, you shall return no more that way again.
The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
And said to the judges, Take heed what you do: for you judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Mercy » What mercy does
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name. You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Mercy » Upholds the throne of kings
Preservation » What preserves
When wisdom enters into your heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto your soul; Discretion shall preserve you, understanding shall keep you:
For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name. You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on you. Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: since as the LORD has said unto you, you shall return no more that way again.
The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
And said to the judges, Take heed what you do: for you judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Truth » What truth does
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name. You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Truth » Kings are preserved by
Upholdment » What upholds
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.