“They admonish the rulers of the Church to keep the justice of God's commandments, and to hurry to learn and understand the truth of the divine testimonies: for just as they themselves, having been appointed by the Lord with given authority, are made teachers and judges of their brethren so that they may judge them acc…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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4Because, being ministers of his kingdom, ye have not judged aright, nor kept the law, nor walked after the counsel of God;
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2Give ear, ye that rule the people, and glory in the multitude of nations.
3For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.
— Wisdom of Solomon 6:4 —
5Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: for a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
6For mercy will soon pardon the meanest: but mighty men shall be mightily tormented.