100+ Bible Quotes on Violence: Powerful Scriptures for Peace and Strength

“The Lord is a God who avenges; He will repay in due time.” – Psalm 94:1

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.” – Romans 6:23

“Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” – Deuteronomy 32:35 (quoted in Romans 12:19)

“Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah.” – Genesis 19:24

“Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger?” – Nahum 1:6

“I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sin.” – Isaiah 13:11

“Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them.” – Leviticus 10:2

“The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook.” – Psalm 18:7

“He sent plagues among them that destroyed their strength.” – Psalm 78:50

“The Lord will execute judgment against all.” – Jude 1:15

“Behold, the day of the Lord comes, cruel, with fury and fierce anger.” – Isaiah 13:9

“Shall not He who sees it judge?” – Psalm 94:9

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.” – Romans 12:19

“You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, but you shall not incur sin because of him.” – Leviticus 19:17

“If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also.” – Luke 6:29

“A man of violence does not prosper.” – Proverbs 11:17

“Let no one repay evil for evil.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:15

“See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up causing trouble.” – Hebrews 12:15

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil.” – Romans 12:17

“Whoever lives by the sword will die by the sword.” – Matthew 26:52

“Fools give full expression to their anger, but the wise keep self-control.” – Proverbs 29:11

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander.” – Ephesians 4:31

“Overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21

“The prudent hold back their words.” – Proverbs 17:27

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9

“He will judge between the nations and settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares.” – Isaiah 2:4

“Seek peace and pursue it.” – Psalm 34:14

“The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” – James 3:18

“Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.” – 2 Corinthians 13:11

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace.” – Romans 14:19

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” – John 14:27

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1

“Those who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” – James 3:18

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone.” – Hebrews 12:14

“The way of peace they do not know.” – Isaiah 59:8

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” – Colossians 3:15

“Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.” – Matthew 24:7

“There is a time for war and a time for peace.” – Ecclesiastes 3:8

“They shall train for war no more.” – Micah 4:3

“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.” – Proverbs 21:31

“You have seen all that the Lord did… because of the wars.” – Deuteronomy 3:21

“Woe to the city soaked with blood, full of lies, full of plunder, never without victims!” – Nahum 3:1

“By great strength shall he rule, and destroy many.” – Daniel 11:13

“The noise of battle and garments rolled in blood.” – Isaiah 9:5

“Warriors shout, the city is taken.” – Zephaniah 1:16

“Many will fall slain in the land of Judah.” – Jeremiah 15:8

“They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace.” – Jeremiah 6:14

“The Lord will go to war against those nations.” – Zechariah 14:3

“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.” – Luke 11:4

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance.” – Colossians 3:13

“As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:13

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive?’” – Matthew 18:21

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them.” – Mark 11:25

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other.” – Ephesians 4:32

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 103:8

“Let the wicked forsake his way and return to the Lord, and He will have mercy.” – Isaiah 55:7

“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” – Luke 6:37

“Mercy triumphs over judgment.” – James 2:13

“He does not treat us according to our sins.” – Psalm 103:10

“God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of darkness.” – Ephesians 6:12

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” – Ephesians 6:11

“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion.” – 1 Peter 5:8

“Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” – Romans 7:24

“Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature.” – Colossians 3:5

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21

“The flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.” – Galatians 5:17

“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the wellspring of life.” – Proverbs 4:23

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” – Isaiah 1:17

“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy.” – Micah 6:8

“Justice and judgment are the foundation of Your throne.” – Psalm 89:14

“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.” – Proverbs 31:8

“Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality.” – Deuteronomy 16:19

“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” – Amos 5:24

“The righteous care about justice for the poor.” – Proverbs 29:7

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” – Proverbs 31:8

“With righteousness He judges the needy, with justice He gives decision for the poor.” – Isaiah 11:4

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Matthew 5:6

“Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy.” – Zechariah 7:9

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3

“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” – Ephesians 4:26

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” – Proverbs 29:11

“Anger resides in the lap of fools.” – Ecclesiastes 7:9

“Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” – James 1:20

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict.” – Proverbs 15:18

“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” – Ecclesiastes 7:9

“Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding.” – Proverbs 14:29

“An angry man stirs up dissension.” – Proverbs 22:24

“Fret not yourself in any way that tends to evil.” – Psalm 37:8

“A man of great anger will pay the penalty.” – Proverbs 29:22

“Be angry and do not sin; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be silent.” – Psalm 4:4

“The end of things is better than the beginning; the patient in spirit is better than the proud.” – Ecclesiastes 7:8

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.” – Psalm 18:2

“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge.” – Psalm 91:4

“No weapon forged against you will prevail.” – Isaiah 54:17

“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.” – Psalm 121:7

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” – Isaiah 43:2

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

“He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from those who hated me.” – Psalm 18:17

“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you.” – Psalm 50:15

“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” – Psalm 34:7

“Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare.” – Psalm 91:3

“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack.” – 2 Timothy 4:18

“You have delivered my soul from death.” – Psalm 116:8

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” – Luke 6:27

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you.” – Proverbs 3:3

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12

“We love because He first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19

“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10

“If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ yet hates his brother, he is a liar.” – 1 John 4:20

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

“Perfect love drives out fear.” – 1 John 4:18

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31

“Love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12