Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?' lest they drink, and forget the law, 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 Yahweh your God, and fulfill them! Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared. He will cut off the spirit of princes. He is feared by the kings of the earth. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph.
All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh, for they have heard the words of your mouth. Yes, they will sing of the ways of Yahweh; for great is Yahweh'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.