9 Bible Verses about Kings, Duties Of

But in any wise let him not hold too many horses, that he bring not the people again to Egypt through the multitude of horses, forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, 'Ye shall henceforth go no more again that way.'

The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,

and said to the judges, "Take heed what ye do: for ye be not judges in the law of man, but of the LORD - which is with you in the words of the law.

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be warned, ye that are judges of the earth.

Serve the LORD in fear, and rejoice unto him in reverence.

It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.

Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.

With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.

The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.