8 occurrences

'Power' in the Bible

Do this now, my son, and release yourself [from the obligation];Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor,Go humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor [to pay his debt and release you].

Verse ConceptsHumbling OneselfBeing HumbleForgiving YourselfDebtBeing YourselfHumble YourselfFriendship KjvHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.

Verse ConceptsCrushingProverbsSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTongueTree Of LifeKind WordsSpeaking, EvilSpeaking, Wisdom InPerversionGentle WordsMetaphorical TreesDiplomacycrushes

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.

Verse ConceptsPower, HumanHiding From People

When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.

Verse ConceptsPower, HumanHiding From Peoplehiding