Romans 13:5

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Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

And later, David was full of regret for cutting off Saul's skirt.

I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.

Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,

And in this, I do my best at all times to have no reason for shame before God or men.

Make prayers for us, for we are certain that our hearts are free from the sense of sin, desiring the right way of life in all things.

For it is a sign of grace if a man, desiring to do right in the eyes of God, undergoes pain as punishment for something which he has not done.

Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

Then they said to Joshua in answer, Whatever you say to us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.

And he put judges through all the land, in every walled town of Judah,