Who executes justice for the oppressed; Who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free.
Original word: σεμνότης
Transliteration: semnotés
Definition (short): dignity
Definition (full): seriousness
Definition: seriousness
NASB Translation: dignified (1), dignity (2).
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From
semnos; venerableness, i.e. Probity -- gravity, honesty.
see GREEK semnos
KJV:
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
NASB:
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
KJV:
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
NASB:
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
KJV:
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
NASB:
in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,