⁴ By justice a king gives a country stability,
    but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.

²⁶ Many seek an audience with a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

It’s pretty straight forward.  There is great blessing for the people when leaders lead in righteousness and justice.  And when they don’t, it is like a metallic taste in the mouth.

I think in the last several years I’ve appreciated so much more the righteousness and holiness of God.  Seeing people judged unjustly has been hard to stomach.  Seeing leaders cower in pleasing the people and do little to stop evil just leaves a bad taste in your mouth.  We are in a time of revealing.  Those who are leading with justice and righteousness are revealed as well as those who are barely even leading.

The Poor

Always the poor.  God’s heart is so big for the poor.  It comes up often in Scriptures.