Translations
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but only for those who do wrong. Do you want to live without fearing the one in authority? Do what is right, and you will be commended.
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to evil. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Do what is good, and you will receive praise from it.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

