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What does the Bible say about kings?

10 verses about kings, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about kings

Proverbs 21:1 — The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 14 votes
Romans 13:1 — Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 14 votes
Proverbs 29:4 — The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 12 votes
Proverbs 31:4 — It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 8 votes
1 Samuel 8:11 — And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots. 5 votes
Ecclesiastes 10:20 — Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. 5 votes
Revelation 1:6 — And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 5 votes
Luke 22:25 — And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 2 votes
Romans 15:4 — For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 2 votes
1 Peter 2:17 — Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 2 votes

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Proverbs (3), Romans (2), 1 Samuel (1), Ecclesiastes (1), Luke (1), 1 Peter (1), Revelation (1)

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