- “The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.” Proverbs 29:7
- “What sorrow awaits the unjust judges and those who issue unfair laws. They deprive the poor of justice and deny the rights of the needy among my people.” Isaiah 10:1-2
- “Help him to defend the poor, to rescue the children of the needy, and to crush their oppressors.” Psalm 72:4
- “A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.” Proverbs 28:15
- “Can unjust leaders claim that God is on their side—leaders whose decrees permit injustice? They gang up against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.” Psalm 94:20-21
- “You rulers make decisions based on bribes; you priests teach God’s laws only for a price; you prophets won’t prophesy unless you are paid. Yet all of you claim to depend on the Lord.” Micah 3:11-12
- “But you! You have eyes only for greed and dishonesty! You murder the innocent, oppress the poor, and reign ruthlessly.” Jeremiah 22:17
- “Your leaders are rebels, the companions of thieves. All of them love bribes and demand payoffs, but they refuse to defend the cause of orphans or fight for the rights of widows.” Isaiah 1:23
- “A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.” Proverbs 28:16
- ‘What sorrow awaits the leaders of my people—the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!’ says the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:1
- “For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly.” Psalm 37:17
- “If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.” Proverbs 29:12
- “A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.” Proverbs 29:4
- “So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.” 1 Timothy 3:2-3
- “For an elder must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered. He must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good.” Titus 1:7-8
- For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12
- The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. Proverbs 29:4
- The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. Proverbs 29:7