Acts 23:5

"I did not know, Brothers, that it was the High Priest," said Paul, "for Scripture says--'Of the Ruler of thy People thou shalt speak no ill'."

Jude 1:8

Yet in the very same way these men, too, cherishing vain dreams, pollute our human nature, reject control, and malign the Mighty.

John 10:34-35

"Are there not," replied Jesus, "these words in your Law--'I said "Ye are gods"'?

Acts 23:3

Whereupon Paul turned to him and said: "God will strike you, you white-washed wall! Are you sitting there to try me in accordance with law, and yet, in defiance of law, order me to be struck?"

Romans 13:2-7

Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves.

Titus 3:1-2

Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling,

1 Peter 2:17

Show honour to every one, Love the Brotherhood, 'revere God, honour the emperor.'

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the Mighty, maligning them,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

The gods

Bible References

The gods

John 10:34
"Are there not," replied Jesus, "these words in your Law--'I said "Ye are gods"'?

Nor curse

Acts 23:3
Whereupon Paul turned to him and said: "God will strike you, you white-washed wall! Are you sitting there to try me in accordance with law, and yet, in defiance of law, order me to be struck?"
Romans 13:2
Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves.
Titus 3:1
Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling,
1 Peter 2:17
Show honour to every one, Love the Brotherhood, 'revere God, honour the emperor.'
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the Mighty, maligning them,
Jude 1:8
Yet in the very same way these men, too, cherishing vain dreams, pollute our human nature, reject control, and malign the Mighty.