Their rulers dearly love shame (Hosea 4:18; ESV).
Be warned, O rulers of the earth (Psalm 2:10; ESV).
He shall trample on rulers as on mortar, as the potter treads on clay (Isaiah 41:25; ESV).
Lord,
I pray for an end
To corruption
And cruelty
In governments
Throughout the world,
And for a great outpouring
Of care
And compassion
Towards those
Who have to live
Under their rule.