Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
The gods
Nor curse
General references
Bible References
The gods
Exodus 22:8
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house will be brought {to the sanctuary} [to learn] whether or not he reached out his hand to his neighbor's possession.
Psalm 32:6
Therefore let all [the] faithful pray to you at [the] time [for] finding [you]. Surely at [the] flood of many waters they will not reach him.
Psalm 82:1
God stands in the divine assembly; he administers judgment in the midst of [the] gods.
Psalm 138:1
I give you thanks with my whole heart; before [the] gods I sing your praise.
John 10:34
Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are gods" '?
Nor curse
Exodus 21:17
" 'And one who curses his father or his mother will surely be put to death.
1 Samuel 24:6
He said to his men, "Far be it from me in Yahweh, that I do this thing to my lord, to Yahweh's anointed one, by stretching out my hand against him! For he [is] the anointed one of Yahweh."
1 Samuel 26:9
But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him! For who has stretched out his hand against Yahweh's anointed one and remained blameless?"
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich even in your own bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry your voice; a winged messenger may repeat your words.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, "God is going to strike you, [you] whitewashed wall! And are you sitting [there] judging me according to the law, and acting contrary to the law do you order me to be struck?"
Romans 13:2
So then, the one who resists authority resists the ordinance [which is] from God, and those who resist will receive condemnation on themselves.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be subject to the rulers [and] to the authorities, to obey, to be prepared for every good work,
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all [people], love the community of believers, fear God, honor the king.
2 Peter 2:10
and especially those who go after the flesh in defiling lust and who despise authority. Bold [and] arrogant, they do not tremble in awe [as they] blaspheme majestic beings,
Jude 1:8
Despite that, in the same way also these [men], [because of their] dreams, defile the flesh and reject authority and blaspheme majestic beings.
General references
Job 34:18
the one who says to a king, 'You worthless man,' to noblemen, 'You wicked man,'
Psalm 82:6
I have said, "You [are] gods, and sons of the Most High, all of you.