Bible verses about "police" | MKJV

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursues; but the righteous are bold as a lion. ² Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right. ³ A poor man who crushes the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. ⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law plead against them. ⁵ Evil men do not understand judgment; but those who seek Jehovah understand all things. ⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who is perverse in his ways, though he is rich. ⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. ⁸ He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, he shall gather it for him who will pity the poor. ⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is a hateful thing. ¹⁰ Whoever causes the righteous man to go astray in an evil way, he himself shall fall into his own pit; but the upright shall inherit good. ¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out. ¹² When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. ¹³ He who covers his sins shall not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them shall have mercy. ¹⁴ Blessed is the man dreading God, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief. ¹⁵ Like a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people. ¹⁶ A ruler lacking understanding even adds oppressions; he who hates unjust gain shall prolong his days. ¹⁷ A man who is pressed down with the blood of a soul shall flee to the pit; do not let them uphold him. ¹⁸ Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved; but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. ¹⁹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he pursuing vanities shall have poverty enough. ²⁰ A faithful man shall overflow with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent. ²¹ To have respect of persons is not good; yea, for a piece of bread a man will transgress. ²² He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and does not know that poverty will come upon him. ²³ He who rebukes a man shall afterwards find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue. ²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, It is no sin; he shall be a companion to a destroyer. ²⁵ He who is of a proud heart stirs up fighting; but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. ²⁶ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered. ²⁷ He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse. ²⁸ When the wicked rise, a man hides himself, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

³ Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy. ⁴ Deliver the poor and needy; save them out of the hand of the wicked.

¹ A Psalm of David. Blessed is Jehovah my Rock, who teaches My hands for war, my fingers for battle.

⁸ And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me!

¹⁹ Behold, I give to you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the authority of the enemy. And nothing shall by any means hurt you.

⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed. For Jehovah your God is with you in all places where you go.

¹³ No one has greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

¹³ Then be in obedience to every ordinance of men, because of the Lord, whether to a king as supreme, ¹⁴ or to governors as sent by Him for vengeance on evildoers, but for praise on well-doers. ¹⁵ For such is the will of God, doing good to silence the ignorance of foolish men; ¹⁶ as free, and not having freedom as a cover of evil, but as servants of God. ¹⁷ Honor all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

¹ Put them in mind to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work, ² to speak evil of no one, not being quarrelsome, but forbearing, showing all meekness to all men.

¹ Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God. ² So that the one resisting the authority resists the ordinance of God; and the ones who resist will receive judgment to themselves. ³ For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the bad. And do you desire to be not afraid of the authority? Do the good, and you shall have praise from it. ⁴ For it is a servant of God to you for good. For if you practice evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, a revenger for wrath on him who does evil. ⁵ Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. ⁶ For because of this you also pay taxes. For they are God's servants, always giving attention to this very thing. ⁷ Therefore give to all their dues; to the one due tax, the tax; tribute to whom tribute is due, fear to whom fear is due, and honor to whom honor is due. ⁸ Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves another has fulfilled the Law. ⁹ For: "Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; do not bear false witness; do not lust;" and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." ¹⁰ Love works no ill to its neighbor, therefore love is the fulfilling of the Law. ¹¹ This also, knowing the time, that it is already time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. ¹² The night is far spent, the day is at hand; therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. ¹³ Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in carousings and drinking; not in co-habitation and lustful acts; not in strife and envy. ¹⁴ But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not take thought beforehand for the lusts of the flesh.

⁴ For it is a servant of God to you for good. For if you practice evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, a revenger for wrath on him who does evil.

⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God.