the gods.

Exodus 22:8, 9
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor's property. . . .

Psalm 32:6
Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

Psalm 82:1-7
God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods: . . .

Psalm 138:1
I will give You thanks with all my heart; before the heavenly beings I will sing Your praises.

John 10:34, 35
Jesus replied, "Is it not written in your Law: 'I have said you are gods'? . . .

nor curse

Exodus 21:17
Whoever curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.

1 Samuel 24:6, 10
So he said to his men, "The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD's anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD's anointed." . . .

1 Samuel 26:9
But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?"

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 sky may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.

Acts 23:3, 5
Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the Law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck." . . .

Romans 13:2-7
Consequently, the one who resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. . . .

Titus 3:1, 2
Remind the believers to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, . . .

1 Peter 2:17
Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

2 Peter 2:10
Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, these men are unafraid to slander angelic majesties.

Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way, these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.