"For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
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Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?
O LORD, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,