Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
King » Rights and duties of
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.
O house of David, thus says the Lord:
“Administer justice in the morning,
And rescue the one who has been robbed from the hand of his oppressor,
That My wrath will not roar up like fire
And burn so [hotly] that none can extinguish it,
Because of the evil of their deeds.
And rescue the one who has been robbed from the hand of his oppressor,
That My wrath will not roar up like fire
And burn so [hotly] that none can extinguish it,
Because of the evil of their deeds.
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). Be not forward (self-assertive and boastfully ambitious) in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men;
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Kings » When good » Are pacified by submission
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kind words
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.
The Lord God has given Me [His
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
They answered him, saying, “If you are kind to these people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”
“Your words have helped the one who was stumbling to stand,
And you have strengthened feeble knees.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a throne above the thrones of the kings who were [captives] with him in Babylon.
Speech/communication » Soft words
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Words » Kept words of Christ » Kind, examples of
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.
The Lord God has given Me [His
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
They answered him, saying, “If you are kind to these people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”
“Your words have helped the one who was stumbling to stand,
And you have strengthened feeble knees.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a throne above the thrones of the kings who were [captives] with him in Babylon.