Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers [to desire] beer. Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. Give beer to one who is dying, and wine to one whose life is bitter. read more.
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
God, You have heard my vows; You have given a heritage to those who fear Your name. Add days to the king's life; may his years span many generations. May he sit enthroned before God forever; appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.
Make and keep your vows to the Lord your God; let all who are around Him bring tribute to the awe-inspiring One. He humbles the spirit of leaders; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings on earth will give You thanks, Lord, when they hear what You have promised. They will sing of the Lord's ways, for the Lord's glory is great.
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness. Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly. A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it. read more.
When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith. read more.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
Verse Concepts
Swearing/vowing » Not breaking your vows to the lord
When you make a vow to God, don’t delay fulfilling it, because He does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow.
Verse Concepts
When a man makes a vow to the Lord or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised.
"If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will require it of you, and it will be counted against you as sin But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be counted against you as sin. Be careful to do whatever comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed what you promised to the Lord your God.
to the Lord your God;
let all who are around Him bring tribute
to the awe-inspiring One.
Vows » Sacred, to be kept
When you make a vow to God, don’t delay fulfilling it, because He does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow.
Verse Concepts
When a man makes a vow to the Lord or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised.
and pay your vows to the Most High.
and you will fulfill your vows.
“If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will require it of you, and it will be counted against you as sin.
Verse Concepts
to the Lord your God;
let all who are around Him bring tribute
to the awe-inspiring One.
Vows » Solemn promises made to God
to the Lord your God;
let all who are around Him bring tribute
to the awe-inspiring One.