6 Bible Verses about Rulers, Wicked

How horrible it will be for those who enact unjust laws and who decree oppressive regulations.

They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together.

Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They do not listen to the widows' pleas.

Her princes within her are like wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.

Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.

Jehovah enters into judgment with the elders and princes of his people: It is you who have devoured the vineyard. The plunder of the poor is in your houses.