4 Bible Verses about Kings Warned About

Most Relevant Verses

Proverbs 17:7

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.

Proverbs 31:4-5

It is not for kings, Lemuel,
it is not for kings to drink wine
or for rulers to desire beer.
Otherwise, they will drink,
forget what is decreed,
and pervert justice for all the oppressed.

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