The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God,
2 Chronicles 19:9 - New Revised Standard Version He charged them: “This is how you shall act: in the fear of the Lord, in faithfulness, and with your whole heart; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The king charged them, Do this in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, with integrity and a blameless heart. American Standard Version (1901) And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Common English Bible He instructed them, “You must respect the LORD at all times, in truth, and with complete integrity. Catholic Public Domain Version And he instructed them, saying, "So shall you act: faithfully, in the fear of the Lord, and with a perfect heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he charged them, saying: Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart. |
The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God,
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the entire earth, to strengthen those whose heart is true to him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.”
whenever a case comes to you from your kindred who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or ordinances, then you shall instruct them, so that they may not incur guilt before the Lord and wrath may not come on you and your kindred. Do so, and you will not incur guilt.
Now, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care what you do, for there is no perversion of justice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or taking of bribes.”
Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, to give judgment for the Lord and to decide disputed cases. They had their seat at Jerusalem.
See, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.