Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,
Deuteronomy 25:1
If there is a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, and the judges judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;
Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
Proverbs 20:2
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Ecclesiastes 10:4-6
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
Jeremiah 22:15-18
Shall you reign, because you strive to excel in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink, and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.
Romans 13:4
for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 3:13-14
Now who is he who will harm you, if you become zealous of that which is good?