Bible Verses About self defense

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

“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”

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

“When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:”

“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.”

“Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.”

“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”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.”

“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

“And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.”