Bible Verses About Rulers

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!

Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.

It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;

but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.