Bible Verses About Rulers

Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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

A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

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

Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.

The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

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

He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous”; peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him—

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

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

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

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.