4 occurrences in 13 translations

'Lovers' in the Bible

Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. All of them are lovers of bribes and are runners after gifts. They don't bring justice to orphans, and the widow's case never comes up for review in their court."

Verse ConceptsGiftsBribery, Results OfExploitationsWicked RulersOppression, Nature OfOrphansReward, HumanRiches, Dangers OfRulersStealingLeadershipRulers, WickedCovetousness, Example OfEvil AssociationsCompanionshipNot Helping Widows

Now in that day Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years, like the days of one king. At the end of seventy years it will happen to Tyre as in the prostitute’s song:

Verse ConceptsAge, Span Of Life70 To 80 YearsLifespanForgetting Peoplewhores

His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge. They are all dumb dogs they cannot bark. They keep on dreaming and lying around, and they're lovers of sleep!

Verse ConceptsDumbnessDaydreamingOccupationsSleep, SpiritualSleep, PhysicalWatchmanSloth Examples OfSleep, Warnings AgainstBarking And HowlingDumbThose Who Were IgnorantPetsawakening

Have joy with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you her lovers: take part in her joy, all you who are sorrowing for her:

Verse ConceptsLoving God's Things

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