9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

And he said to his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.

Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bed-chamber: for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which hath wings will tell the matter.

Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he is the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God: the powers that are, are ordained by God.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.