Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

Bible References

General references

Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.
Proverbs 17:26
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
Acts 23:3
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Romans 13:7
Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
2 Peter 2:10
but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:
Jude 1:8
Yet in like manner these also in their dreamings defile the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities.

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