Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Exaltation » Of self » Self-exaltation, the folly of
He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.
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He who loves transgression loves discord. He who opens his door seeks destruction.
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You felt sure of yourself in your evil. You thought that no one could see you. Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray. Then you said to yourself: 'I am God! There is no one else like me.'
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You thought: 'I will go up to heaven (Mount Zion) and set up my throne above God's stars (messengers). I will sit on the mountain of meeting far away in the north where the gods assemble. I will go above the top of the clouds. I will be like the Most High.'
Even though you place yourself as high as the eagle, and though you nest among the stars, I will bring you down from there, said Jehovah!
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It is not good to eat too much honey. To seek ones own glory is not glory.
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Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men. Better that he says: Come up here than you be put down in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre: 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'In your arrogance you say, 'I am a god (strong deity). I sit on God's throne in the sea.' But you are only human and not a god, although you think you are a god. (2 Thes 2:4)
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The Lord Jehovah says: 'Because it is high in stature and has set its top among the clouds, and its heart is haughty in its loftiness,
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They said to him: Allow us to sit next to you in your glory. One could sit on your right hand, and one on your left hand.
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Great » Joy, occasions of » Men
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
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It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right.
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Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.
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I became great and increased more than all who had been before me in Jerusalem and my wisdom remained with me.
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Guest » Rules for the conduct of
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you. Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion). Do not crave his delicacies for it is deceptive food.
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men. Better that he says: Come up here than you be put down in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
If a nonbeliever invites you to a feast and you feel you must go eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience sake.
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Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you. You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.
Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; or he will tire of you and hate you.
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When you enter a house say; may this house have peace. If a son of peace lives there, your peace shall rest upon him. If not, it shall return to you again. Remain in that house eating and drinking what they give you. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not stay in different houses.
He spoke an illustration to the invited guests. He noticed they chose from the most important seats. So he said to them: When you are invited to a marriage feast do not take the place of honor. Someone more distinguished than you may be invited. Your host would tell you, give this person your place. Then you would be embarrassed and have to take the place of least honor. read more.
When you are invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, friend, move to a more honorable place. And the other guests will see how you are honored. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
When you are invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, friend, move to a more honorable place. And the other guests will see how you are honored. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
King » Rights and duties of
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
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O house of David, Jehovah says: Administer justice every morning. Deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. That way I may not have to offer my wrath like fire and burn with none to extinguish it, because of the evil of your deeds.'
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
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Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.
A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
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Kings » Be not presumptuous before
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.
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Men » Great
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
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It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right.
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Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.
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I became great and increased more than all who had been before me in Jerusalem and my wisdom remained with me.
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Respect » To rulers
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.
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