Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Government » The kings of the earth
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts. 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, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Vow, and pay to the LORD your God: let all that are about him bring presents to him that ought to be feared. He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yes, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the 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 that speaketh right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. read more.
In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. The heaven for hight, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 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.
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say to him, what doest thou?
Swearing/vowing » Not breaking your vows to the lord
When thou vowest a vow to God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
If a man shall vow a vow to the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.
When thou shalt vow a vow to the LORD thy God, thou shalt not defer to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee. But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee. That which is uttered by thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a free-will-offering, according as thou hast vowed to the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth.
Vow, and pay to the LORD your God: let all that are about him bring presents to him that ought to be feared.
Vows » Sacred, to be kept
When thou vowest a vow to God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
If a man shall vow a vow to the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.
Offer to God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows to the Most High:
Thou shalt make thy prayer to him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
When thou shalt vow a vow to the LORD thy God, thou shalt not defer to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform to the Lord thy oaths:
Vow, and pay to the LORD your God: let all that are about him bring presents to him that ought to be feared.
Vows » Solemn promises made to God
Vow, and pay to the LORD your God: let all that are about him bring presents to him that ought to be feared.