Quotes about Authority
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
- Proverbs 23:1
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
- Proverbs 24:21
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- Proverbs 25:5
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
- Proverbs 25:6
for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
- Proverbs 25:7
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
- Proverbs 28:2
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
- Proverbs 28:15
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
- Proverbs 28:28
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
- Proverbs 29:4
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
- Proverbs 29:12
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
- Proverbs 29:15
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
- Proverbs 29:19