Romans 13:1
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
Titus 3:1
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good.
Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
Matthew 22:21
They said, “Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Psalm 75:6-7
No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Romans 13:2
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
Psalm 2:10-11
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
1 Samuel 12:14
If you fear the Lord and serve him faithfully and with all your heart, consider what great things he has done for you.
Psalm 22:28
For dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.
Psalm 33:12
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
Jeremiah 29:7
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.
Romans 13:3-4
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
Proverbs 16:12
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Psalm 20:7
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
1 Timothy 2:1-4
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
Psalm 47:7-8
For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.
1 Chronicles 29:11
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just.
Psalm 72:1-2
Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.
Psalm 146:3
Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.
Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Psalm 75:7
It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.
Proverbs 20:28
Mercy and truth preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.
1 Timothy 2:1
I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.
1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Psalm 118:8-9
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
Proverbs 28:2
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Isaiah 33:22
For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.
1 Timothy 2:1-3
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior.
Psalm 47:2
How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth!
Proverbs 16:13
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
Isaiah 40:23
He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Psalm 115:3
Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.
Proverbs 21:15
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
Jeremiah 17:7
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
Proverbs 25:5
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Psalm 146:5
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.