Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bribery » Those that receive gifts (bribes)
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
Verse Concepts
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Only he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he may multiply horses, inasmuch as LORD has said to you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
Verse Concepts
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
Verse Concepts
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Verse Concepts
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
Verse Concepts
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do. For ye judge not for man, but for LORD, and [he is] with you in the judgment.
Verse Concepts
Now therefore be wise, O ye kings. Be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Verse Concepts
Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.
Verse Concepts
Government » The kings of the earth
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
Verse Concepts
In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Verse Concepts
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is strong drink? Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice [due] to any 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 need, and remember his misery no more.
Let him drink, and forget his need, and remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
Verse Concepts
For thou, O God, have heard my vows. Thou have given [me] the heritage of those who fear thy name. Thou will prolong the king's life. His years shall be as many generations. He shall abide before God forever. O prepare loving kindness and truth that they may preserve him.
Vow, and pay to LORD your God. Let all who are round about him bring presents to him who ought to be feared. He will cut off the spirit of rulers. He is fearful to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing of the ways of LORD, for great is the glory of LORD.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right. The wrath of a king is messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it. read more.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.
Verse Concepts
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
Verse Concepts
Show 2 more verses
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 heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there comes forth a vessel for the refiner. read more.
Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
For the king's word [has] power, and who may say to him, What are thou doing?
Verse Concepts
King » Rights and duties of
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
Verse Concepts
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Verse Concepts
O house of David, thus says 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 do
Verse Concepts
If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Verse Concepts
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Verse Concepts
Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men.
By long-suffering a ruler is persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Verse Concepts
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Only he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he may multiply horses, inasmuch as LORD has said to you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
Verse Concepts
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
Verse Concepts
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Verse Concepts
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
Verse Concepts
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do. For ye judge not for man, but for LORD, and [he is] with you in the judgment.
Verse Concepts
Now therefore be wise, O ye kings. Be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Verse Concepts
Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.
Verse Concepts