9 Bible Verses about Kings, Duties Of
Most Relevant Verses
Moreover, he shall not multiply horses for himself, nor shall he cause the people to return to Egypt to multiply horses, since the Lord has said to you, ‘You shall never again return that way.’
“The God of Israel said,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,
He said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the Lord who is with you when you render judgment.
Now therefore, O kings, show discernment;
Take warning, O judges of the earth.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
For a throne is established on righteousness.
Loyalty and truth preserve the king,
And he upholds his throne by righteousness.
The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
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