Bible Verses About defending

“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. house: or, kindred”

“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”

“A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc”

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

“Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. such: Heb. the sons of destruction”

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

“If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.”

“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.”

“If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;”

“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.”

“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.”

“And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead .”