Bible Verses About Rulers

Divine inspiration is on the lips of the king, so his mouth must be faithful when he judges.

It is an abomination for a king to do evil, for the throne is made secure by righteousness.

The king should delight in righteous lips, and he should love someone who speaks what is right.

Fine speech is unbecoming to a boor, and even less lying lips to a leader.

He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous -both alike are an abomination to ADONAI.

To punish the innocent is not right, likewise to flog noble people for their uprightness.

A king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

The king seated on his judgment throne can winnow out all evil with his glance.

A wise king winnows the wicked [from the righteous] and threshes them under the cartwheel.

Grace and truth preserve a king; with grace he upholds his throne.

The king's heart in ADONAI's hand is like streams of water -he directs it wherever he pleases.

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

He who tells the guilty, "You are innocent,"will be cursed by peoples, reviled by nations;

but with those who condemn him, things will go well, and a good blessing will come upon them.

Giving an honest answer is like giving a kiss.

God gets glory from concealing things; kings get glory from investigating things.

Like the sky for height or the earth for depth is the heart of kings - unfathomable.

Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will rest firmly on righteousness.

A land which transgresses [is punished by] having many rulers; but with a man of understanding and knowledge, stability is prolonged.

Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.

When the wicked rise up, people hide; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.

A king gives stability to a country by justice, but one who overtaxes it brings it to ruin.

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