Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
King » Rights and duties of
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
O royal family descended from David. The Lord says: 'See to it that people each day are judged fairly. Deliver those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Otherwise, my wrath will blaze out against you. It will burn like a fire that cannot be put out because of the evil that you have done.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Kings » When good » Are pacified by submission
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kind words
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
They said to him, "If you are fair to these people, grant their request, and are cordial to them, they will be your servants from this time forward."
Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prestigious position than the other kings who were with him in Babylon.
Speech/communication » Soft words
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Kind, examples of
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
They said to him, "If you are fair to these people, grant their request, and are cordial to them, they will be your servants from this time forward."
Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prestigious position than the other kings who were with him in Babylon.