Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
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A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, lest they drink and forget what is decreed, and remove from all the poor their legal rights. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed; 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 spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
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For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers. Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations! May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.
Make vows to the Lord your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one! He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome.
Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak. Let them sing about the Lord's deeds, for the Lord's splendor is magnificent.
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness. The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly. A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it. read more.
In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
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A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. Remove the dross from the silver, and material for the silversmith will emerge; read more.
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Surely the king's authority is absolute; no one can 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 a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
King » Rights and duties of
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
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If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
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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.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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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.
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Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
Secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those that are revealed belong to us and our descendants forever, so that we might obey all the words of this law.
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He said, "Go, Daniel. For these matters are closed and sealed until the time of the end.
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"But as for that day or hour no one knows it -- neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son -- except the Father.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or look into it.
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When the seven thunders spoke, I was preparing to write, but just then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders spoke 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 crave strong drink,
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You must appoint judges and civil servants for each tribe in all your villages that the Lord your God is giving you, and they must judge the people fairly.
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But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
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Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders."
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These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.
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Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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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 crave strong drink,
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You must appoint judges and civil servants for each tribe in all your villages that the Lord your God is giving you, and they must judge the people fairly.
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But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
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Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders."
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These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.
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Secret things » Secret things belong to God
Secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those that are revealed belong to us and our descendants forever, so that we might obey all the words of this law.
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He said, "Go, Daniel. For these matters are closed and sealed until the time of the end.
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"But as for that day or hour no one knows it -- neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son -- except the Father.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or look into it.
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When the seven thunders spoke, I was preparing to write, but just then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders spoke 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 crave strong drink,
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You must appoint judges and civil servants for each tribe in all your villages that the Lord your God is giving you, and they must judge the people fairly.
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But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
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Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders."
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These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
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"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.
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