And now O kings, be ye wise. Be admonished, ye judges of…
““And now O kings, be ye wise. Be admonished, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son lest He grow angry, and ye perish in the way for His wrath may quickly kindle.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Leaders should serve God with reverence, humility, and fear, balancing authority with piety.
In simple terms: Serve God humbly.
Lead with reverence and compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- political governance
- personal spirituality
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear influence your leadership?
- What balance of reverence and compassion feels right?
Fear may suppress open dialogue.