Quotes about Leadership
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
- Proverbs 23:1
Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
- Proverbs 24:6
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
- Proverbs 24:21
These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
- Proverbs 25:1
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- Proverbs 25:5
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
- Proverbs 25:6
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
- Proverbs 25:15
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
- Proverbs 28:2
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- Proverbs 28:3
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
- Proverbs 28:10
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
- Proverbs 28:16
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
- Proverbs 28:28