Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bribery » Those that receive gifts (bribes)
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way.
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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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The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
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He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.
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Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth. Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness.
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Government » The kings of the earth
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
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In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but 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; nor for princes to desire strong drink. They will drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
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You have heard my vows, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who respect your name. Add many years to the king's life; let him live on and on! May he rule forever in your presence, O God. Protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.
Make vows to Jehovah your God and fulfill them. Let all who are around him bring gifts to him. He should be respected. He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is awesome to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Jehovah, because they have heard the words you spoke. They will sing this about the ways of Jehovah: Jehovah's honor is great!
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right. Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it. read more.
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
Excellent speech does not fit a fool; much less do lying lips a prince.
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When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes.
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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. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unreachable. Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner. read more.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
There is power (authority) in the word of a king. Who may ask him: What are you doing?
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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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The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way.
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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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The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
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He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.
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Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth. Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness.
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