Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for princes to take strong drink, lest they drink, and forget the decree, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul: read more.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, 'One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
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For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. You will prolong the king's life; his years shall be for generations. He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Make vows to the LORD your God, and fulfill them. Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared. He humbles the spirit of princes. He is feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth. Yes, they will sing of the ways of the LORD; for great is the LORD's glory.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. read more.
In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
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A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner; read more.
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
for the king's word is supreme. Who 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 thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
King » Rights and duties of
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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'House of David, thus says the LORD, "Execute justice in the morning, and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn so that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
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Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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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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And 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 of that day or the 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 a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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No one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the scroll, or to look in it.
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When the seven thunders sounded, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from the sky saying, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders said, and do not write them."
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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 princes to take strong drink,
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You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
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Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you."
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These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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"Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over 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 shown it to them. For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. So they are without excuse.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is 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 princes to take strong drink,
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You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
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Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you."
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These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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"Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet 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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And 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 of that day or the 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 a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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No one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the scroll, or to look in it.
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When the seven thunders sounded, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from the sky saying, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders said, and do not write them."
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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 princes to take strong drink,
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You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
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Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you."
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These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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"Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
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