“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” — 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (KJV)
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. By justice a king buildeth up the land: but he that receiveth gifts
overthroweth it.” — Proverbs 29:2, 4 (KJV)
