12 occurrences

'Law' in the Bible

Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.

Verse ConceptsBlameDiscordDisputesaccusations

He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

Verse ConceptsReward, HumanReward For WorksDebt

He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

Verse ConceptsCommendationIrritationThe Effects Of FaithTrusting God's PlanBlessings And Prosperityattentionprospering

He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.

Verse ConceptsGuardsNeglecting DutiesGod KillingGod KillsResults Of Keeping The Commandments

Do not be quick to go to law about what you have seen, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbour has put you to shame?

Verse ConceptsLitigationRashnessAttorneyLawsuitsHasteShaming PeopleHurt And Betrayalstriving

Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

Verse ConceptsCommendationConnivanceResults Of Keeping The Commandments

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

Verse ConceptsLawsuitsScoffing

For fear that through drinking they may come to have no respect for the law, wrongly judging the cause of those who are in trouble.

Verse ConceptsOppression, Nature OfKings, How They Should ActForgetting Things

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Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain