Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bribery » Those that receive gifts (bribes)
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
Verse Concepts
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
But in any wise let him not hold too many horses, that he bring not the people again to Egypt through the multitude of horses, forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, 'Ye shall henceforth go no more again that way.'
Verse Concepts
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
Verse Concepts
The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.
Verse Concepts
The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,
Verse Concepts
and said to the judges, "Take heed what ye do: for ye be not judges in the law of man, but of the LORD - which is with you in the words of the law.
Verse Concepts
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be warned, ye that are judges of the earth. Serve the LORD in fear, and rejoice unto him in reverence.
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.
Verse Concepts
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
Verse Concepts
Government » The kings of the earth
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
Verse Concepts
The increase and prosperity of the commons is the king's honour; but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.
Verse Concepts
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity. Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn: read more.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,
Verse Concepts
For thou, O LORD, hast heard my desires, and hast given a heritage unto those that fear thy name. Thou shalt grant the king a long life; that his years may endure throughout all generations, that he may dwell before God for ever. O prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him.
Look what ye promise unto the LORD your God: see that ye keep it, all ye that be round about him; bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. Which taketh away the breath of princes, and is wonderful among the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD, that great is the glory of the LORD.
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness. Righteous lips are pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth. The king's displeasure is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him. read more.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
An eloquent speech becometh not a fool; much less a lying mouth, then, becometh a prince.
Verse Concepts
A king that sitteth in judgment, and looketh well about him, driveth away all evil.
Verse Concepts
Show 2 more verses
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing. The heaven is high, the earth is deep, and the kings' heart is unsearchable. Take the dross from the silver, and there shall be a clean vessel thereof. read more.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
Like as when a king giveth a charge, his commandment is mighty: Even so whom may say unto him, "What doest thou?"
Verse Concepts
King » Rights and duties of
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
Verse Concepts
The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.
Verse Concepts
O house of David, for thus sayeth the LORD: Minister righteousness, and that soon. Deliver the oppressed from violent power: before my terrible wrath break out like a fire, and burn so that no man may quench it, because of the wickedness of your imaginations.
Verse Concepts
If a prince delight in lies, all his servants are ungodly.
Verse Concepts
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing.
Verse Concepts
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness. Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and prease not into the place of great men.
With patience may a prince be pacified, and with a soft tongue may rigorousness be broken.
Verse Concepts
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
But in any wise let him not hold too many horses, that he bring not the people again to Egypt through the multitude of horses, forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, 'Ye shall henceforth go no more again that way.'
Verse Concepts
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
Verse Concepts
The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.
Verse Concepts
The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,
Verse Concepts
and said to the judges, "Take heed what ye do: for ye be not judges in the law of man, but of the LORD - which is with you in the words of the law.
Verse Concepts
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be warned, ye that are judges of the earth. Serve the LORD in fear, and rejoice unto him in reverence.
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.
Verse Concepts
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
Verse Concepts