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What does the Bible say about violence?

11 verses about violence, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about violence

Psalms 11:5 — The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. 8 votes
Proverbs 3:31 — Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 5 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. 5 votes
Isaiah 60:18 — Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. 4 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. 2 votes
Romans 14:1 — Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 votes
Galatians 5:19 — Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 2 votes
1 Timothy 3:3 — Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 2 votes
Titus 3:2 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 2 votes
Hebrews 10:30 — For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 2 votes

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Matthew (2), Romans (2), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Isaiah (1), Galatians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Titus (1), Hebrews (1)

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