Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; read more.
let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,
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For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
Make your vows to the LORD your God and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared, who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth, and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD.
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
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A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; read more.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"
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Hiding » It being the glory of God to conceal
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
King » Rights and duties of
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
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O house of David! Thus says the LORD: "'Execute justice in the morning, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed, lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn with none to quench it, because of your evil deeds.'"
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If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
"The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
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He said, "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.
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"But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it,
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And when the seven thunders had sounded, I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down."
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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 take strong drink,
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"You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
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Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads.'
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These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
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Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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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 take strong drink,
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"You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
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Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads.'
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These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
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Secret things » Secret things belong to God
"The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
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He said, "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.
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"But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it,
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And when the seven thunders had sounded, I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down."
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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 take strong drink,
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"You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
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Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads.'
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These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
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