Acts 16:37
But Paul said to the police officers, "They had us beaten in public without a proper trial -- even though we are Roman citizens -- and they threw us in prison. And now they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! They themselves must come and escort us out!"
Acts 22:25-29
When they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing nearby, "Is it legal for you to lash a man who is a Roman citizen without a proper trial?"
Psalm 58:1-2
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?
Psalm 82:1-2
A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.
Psalm 94:20
Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.
Daniel 3:25-26
He answered, "But I see four men, untied and walking around in the midst of the fire! No harm has come to them! And the appearance of the fourth is like that of a god!"
Daniel 6:18-19
Then the king departed to his palace. But he spent the night without eating, and no diversions were brought to him. He was unable to sleep.
Matthew 10:16
"I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Acts 16:20-24
When they had brought them before the magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion. They are Jews