Thematic Bible: The kings of the earth
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The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
In the multitude of people is the king's honor: 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; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be 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 rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name. You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is fearful to the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth. Yea, 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 speaks what is right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters 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 height, 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 refiner. 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 unto him, What are you doing?
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