Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink, Lest they drink and forget the law and what it decrees, and pervert the justice due any of the afflicted. Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, and wine to him in bitter distress of heart. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.
“The God of Israel,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,
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!
Vow and pay to the Lord your God; let all who are round about Him bring presents to Him Who ought to be [reverently] feared. He will cut off the spirit [of pride and fury] of princes; He is terrible to the [ungodly] kings of the earth.
All the kings of the land shall give You credit and praise You, O Lord, for they have heard of the promises of Your mouth [which were fulfilled]. Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord and joyfully celebrate His mighty acts, for great is the glory of the Lord.
It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it. read more.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, so the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth [the material for] a vessel for the silversmith [to work up]. read more.
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).
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).
For the word of a king is authoritative and powerful,
And who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
Hiding » It being the glory of God to conceal
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, so the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable.
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 » Should » Investigate all matters
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed and disclosed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may do all of the words of this law.
And the angel said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are concealed and sealed up until the end of time.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth [in Hades, the realm of the dead] was able to open the scroll or look into it.
And when the seven peals of thunder had spoken, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up the things which the seven peals of thunder have spoken and do not write them down.”
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your cities (gates) which the Lord your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
Furthermore, you shall select from all the people competent men who [reverently] fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; you shall place these over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’
These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].
Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
For that which is known about God is evident to them and made plain in their inner consciousness, because God [Himself] has shown it to them. For ever since the creation of the world His invisible nature and attributes, that is, His eternal power and divinity, have been made intelligible and clearly discernible in and through the things that have been made (His handiworks). So [men] are without excuse [altogether without any defense or justification],
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your cities (gates) which the Lord your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
Furthermore, you shall select from all the people competent men who [reverently] fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; you shall place these over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’
These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].
Secret things » Secret things belong to God
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed and disclosed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may do all of the words of this law.
And the angel said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are concealed and sealed up until the end of time.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth [in Hades, the realm of the dead] was able to open the scroll or look into it.
And when the seven peals of thunder had spoken, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up the things which the seven peals of thunder have spoken and do not write them down.”
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your cities (gates) which the Lord your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
Furthermore, you shall select from all the people competent men who [reverently] fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; you shall place these over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’
These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].