Thematic Bible: The kings of the earth
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The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.
In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but in the lack of people is the ruin of the prince.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to lust for strong drink; lest they 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 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 who rules over men justly, ruling in the fear of God,
For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given an inheritance to those who fear Your name. You will add to the days of the king's life; his years will be for many generations. He shall abide before God forever; prepare mercy and truth to preserve him.
Vow, and pay to Jehovah your God; let all that are around Him bring presents to the Fearful One. He shall cut off the spirit in princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O Jehovah, when they hear the Words of Your mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of Jehovah; for great is the glory of Jehovah.
It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it. read more.
In the light of the king's face is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's face is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
An excellent lip is not fitting for a fool; much less are lying lips fitting for a prince.
A king who sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
The glory of God is to hide a thing; but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but the heart of kings is without searching. 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 founded in righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be founded in righteousness.
Because the word of a king is that which has power; and who may say to him, What are you doing?
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