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
God, shalt thou not revile, - and a prince among thy people, shalt thou not curse.
Proverbs 17:26
Surely, to chastise the righteous, is not good, to smite the noble-minded for equity.
Acts 23:3
Then, Paul, unto him, said - God is about to be smiting thee, thou whited wall! Dost, thou, then sit to judge me according to the law, and, unlawfully, orderest me to be smitten?
Romans 13:7
Render unto all their dues, - unto whom tribute, tribute, unto whom tax, tax, unto whom fear, fear, unto whom honour, honour.
1 Peter 2:17
Unto all men, give honour, unto the brotherhood, shew love, unto God, give reverence, the king, hold in honour.
2 Peter 2:10
Most of all, however, them who go their way, after the flesh, with a coveting of defilement, and who despise, lordship, - daring! willful! before dignitaries, they tremble not, defaming,
Jude 1:8
In like manner, nevertheless, even these, in their dreamings, flesh indeed defile, while lordship they set aside, and dignities they defame.