Proverbs 29:4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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Proverbs 29:4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 20:28
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Deuteronomy 17:16
Only he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he may multiply horses; because Yahweh has said to you, “You shall not go back that way again.”
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
2 Chronicles 19:6
and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you don’t judge for man, but for Yahweh; and he is with you in the judgment.
Psalms 2:10
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Psalms 2:11
Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon sat on David his father’s throne; and his kingdom was firmly established.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
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Proverbs 11:11
By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 25:5
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 28:2
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Isaiah 16:5
A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.
Isaiah 32:16
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field.
Isaiah 33:5
Yahweh is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
Isaiah 54:14
You will be established in righteousness. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid, and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.
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Proverbs 15:27
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
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Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:3
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 29:4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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Jeremiah 22:15
“Should you reign because you strive to excel in cedar? Didn’t your father eat and drink, and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.
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Jeremiah 22:16
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; so then it was well. Wasn’t this to know me?” says Yahweh.
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Ezekiel 45:9
“ ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Enough you, princes of Israel! Remove violence and plunder, and execute justice and righteousness! Stop dispossessing my people!” says the Lord Yahweh.
Ezekiel 45:13
“ ‘ “This is the offering that you shall offer: the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of wheat, and you shall give the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of barley,
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