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Bible Quotes About Violence

10 Scripture verses about violence from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about violence? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Violence

Psalms 11:5 — “The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
Proverbs 3:31 — “Envy thou not the oppressor , and choose none of his ways. the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence”
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.”
Matthew 5:38 — “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
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.”
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 ...”
Romans 14:1 — “Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts”
Galatians 5:19 — “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
Titus 3:2 — “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”
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.”

Subtopics of Violence

domestic violence

domestic violence and abuse

violence in the media

watching violence

Old Testament Quotes About Violence (3)

“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”

Psalms 11:5KJV

“Envy thou not the oppressor , and choose none of his ways. the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence”

Proverbs 3:31KJV

“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.”

Isaiah 60:18KJV

New Testament Quotes About Violence (7)

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”

Matthew 5:38KJV

“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.”

Matthew 26:52KJV

“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.”

Romans 13:4KJV

“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts”

Romans 14:1KJV

“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”

Galatians 5:19KJV

“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”

Titus 3:2KJV

“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.”

Hebrews 10:30KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Violence in the Bible

What does the Bible say about violence?

The Bible contains 10 verses about violence, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding violence through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about violence?

There are 10 Bible verses about violence in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about violence?

While many verses address violence, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of violence you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about violence?

Violence is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.