Cyprian of Carthage, Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.113: That those are more severely judged, who in this world have had more power

In Solomon: “The hardest judgment shall be made on those who govern. For to a mean man mercy is granted; but the powerful shall suffer torments mightily.” Also in the second Psalm: “And now, ye kings, understand; be amended, ye who judge the earth.”