rulers
Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
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Deuteronomy 25:1
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
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Proverbs 14:35
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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Proverbs 20:2
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
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Ecclesiastes 10:4-6
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If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
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Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
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Jeremiah 22:15-18
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Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?
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He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
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But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.
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Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!
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Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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1 Peter 2:14
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
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1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
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1 Peter 3:14
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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