Exodus 22:28
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
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- Ecclesiastes 10:20 Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
- Acts 23:5 “Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”
- Jude 8 Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.