Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bribery » Those that receive gifts (bribes)
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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; because the LORD has said to you, "You shall not go back that way again."
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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,
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do: for you do not judge for man, but for the LORD; and he is with you in the judgment.
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Government » The kings of the earth
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
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,
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.
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
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.
King » Rights and duties of
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
'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.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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.
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; because the LORD has said to you, "You shall not go back that way again."
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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,
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do: for you do not judge for man, but for the LORD; and he is with you in the judgment.
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.