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2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

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ASV

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,

KJV

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

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13 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
אָמַר֙'a.Marhe saidH559 →
אֱלֹהֵ֣י'e.lo.Hei[the] God ofH430 →
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לYis.ra.'ElIsraelH3478 →
לִ֥יlito <the> me
דִבֶּ֖רdi.Berhe spokeH1696 →
צ֣וּרtzur[the] rock ofH6697 →
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לYis.ra.'ElIsraelH3478 →
מוֹשֵׁל֙mo.Shel[one who] rulesH4910 →
בָּאָדָ֔םba.'a.Damover <the> humankindH120 →
צַדִּ֕יקtza.DikrighteousH6662 →
מוֹשֵׁ֖לmo.Shel[one who] rulesH4910 →
יִרְאַ֥תyir.'At[the] fear ofH3374 →
אֱלֹהִֽים׃'E.lo.HimGodH430 →

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Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.Deuteronomy 32:4He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.2 Samuel 22:32For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?Psalms 72:2May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.Psalms 82:3–4Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.Exodus 23:6–8You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits.Deuteronomy 16:18–20You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.Hebrews 1:8But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.Psalms 58:1Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men?Job 34:17Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,Deuteronomy 32:30–31How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up?Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.Exodus 19:5–6Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.2 Chronicles 19:7–9And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”Psalms 42:9I say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?”

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