13 Bible Verses about Good Kings
Most Relevant Verses
The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.
The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.
The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.
The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious -- the king will be his friend.
A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
Bible Theasaurus
Topics on Good Kings
Good Kings Examples Of
2 Samuel 8:15David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
Imitating Good Kings
2 Chronicles 11:17They supported the kingdom of Judah and were loyal to Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years; they followed the edicts of David and Solomon for three years.
