Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power; do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
Deuteronomy 25:1
If there shall be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is towards a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 20:2
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Ecclesiastes 10:4-6
If the spirit of the ruler riseth against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offenses.
Jeremiah 22:15-18
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?
Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 3:13-14
And who is he that will harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?