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Negative commandment 316 of 365

Not to curse a ruler, that is, the King or the head of the College in the land of Israel

Maimonides

Not to curse a ruler, that is, the King or the head of the College in the land of Israel, as it is said, “Nor curse the ruler of thy people” (ibid. 22:27

Exodus 22:28 · Hebrew 22:27

KJV
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
ASV
Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.
WEB
“You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
JPS
Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.