Jeremiah 22:15
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15 But a beautiful cedar palace does not make a great king!
Your father, Josiah, also had plenty to eat and drink.
But he was just and right in all his dealings.
That is why God blessed him.
2 Kings 23:25
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25 Never before had there been a king like Josiah, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and soul and strength, obeying all the laws of Moses. And there has never been a king like him since.
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Isaiah 3:10
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10 Tell the godly that all will be well for them.
They will enjoy the rich reward they have earned!
Ecclesiastes 10:17
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17 Happy is the land whose king is a noble leader
and whose leaders feast at the proper time
to gain strength for their work, not to get drunk.
Proverbs 25:5
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5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
and his reign will be made secure by justice.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Psalm 128:1-2
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Psalm 128
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 How joyful are those who fear the Lord—
all who follow his ways!
2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.
How joyful and prosperous you will be!
2 Kings 22:2
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2 He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right.
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Jeremiah 42:6
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6 Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey him, everything will turn out well for us.”
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Jeremiah 21:12
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12 This is what the Lord says to the dynasty of David:
“‘Give justice each morning to the people you judge!
Help those who have been robbed;
rescue them from their oppressors.
Otherwise, my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire
because of all your sins.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
1 Kings 10:9
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9 Praise the Lord your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king so you can rule with justice and righteousness.”
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2 Samuel 8:15
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15 So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for all his people.
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