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What does the Bible say about defending yourself?

15 verses about defending yourself, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about defending yourself

Psalms 144:1 — [A Psalm of David.] Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 5 votes
Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 5 votes
Luke 22:36 — Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 4 votes
Exodus 22:2 — If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. 3 votes
Matthew 5:38 — Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 3 votes
Romans 13:4 — For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 3 votes
Titus 3:10 — A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 3 votes
Exodus 22:1 — If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 votes
Psalms 46:1 — [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 votes
Proverbs 25:26 — A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. 2 votes
Matthew 10:34 — Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 2 votes
Matthew 26:52 — Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 2 votes
Luke 11:21 — When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:8 — But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 2 votes
1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 2 votes

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Matthew (3), Exodus (2), Psalms (2), Luke (2), Romans (2), Proverbs (1), 1 Timothy (1), Titus (1), 1 Peter (1)

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