Thematic Bible: The kings of the earth
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But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink, For they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter. read more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more.
Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more.
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For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name. You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations. He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.
Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them; Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared. He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth will give thanks to You, O LORD, When they have heard the words of Your mouth. And they will sing of the ways of the LORD, For great is the glory of the LORD.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; read more.
Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
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