Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor. Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed. Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed. read more.
Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.
Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.
For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name. Add day after day to the king's life; may his years continue for many generations. May he be enthroned before God forever; Appoint your gracious love and truth to guard him.
Let everyone who surrounds the LORD your God make a vow and fulfill it to the Awesome One. He will humble the arrogant commanders-in-chief, instilling fear among the kings of the earth. To the director: To Jeduthun. A psalm of Asaph.
LORD, all the kings of the earth will give you thanks, for they have heard what you have spoken. They will sing about the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD!
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established. Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright. The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him. read more.
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince!
A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable. Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith. read more.
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"
Hiding » It being the glory of God to conceal
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable.
King » Rights and duties of
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
This is what the LORD says, house of David: "Judge appropriately every morning, and deliver those who have been robbed from the oppressor, so my anger does not break out like fire and burn with no one to put it out because of your evil deeds.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.
Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
"The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but what has been revealed belongs to us and to our children forever, so that we might observe the words of this Law."
"He answered, "Go on your way, Daniel, because these matters are wrapped up and sealed until the time of the end.
"No one knows when that day or hour will come not the angels in heaven, not the Son, but only the Father.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
No one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth could open the scroll or look inside it.
When the seven thunders spoke, I was going to write, but I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and don't write it down."
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, known to your tribes, and appoint them as your leaders.
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.
Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God himself has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God's invisible attributes his eternal power and divine nature have been understood and observed by what he made, so that people are without excuse.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, known to your tribes, and appoint them as your leaders.
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.
Secret things » Secret things belong to God
"The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but what has been revealed belongs to us and to our children forever, so that we might observe the words of this Law."
"He answered, "Go on your way, Daniel, because these matters are wrapped up and sealed until the time of the end.
"No one knows when that day or hour will come not the angels in heaven, not the Son, but only the Father.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
No one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth could open the scroll or look inside it.
When the seven thunders spoke, I was going to write, but I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and don't write it down."
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, known to your tribes, and appoint them as your leaders.
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.