31 Bible Verses about Resentment, Against People

My son, do not despise Jehovah's discipline or be weary of his correction. For whom Jehovah loves He reproves, just like a father corrects the son he loves dearly. (Hebrews 12:6)

Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

You say: How I have hated instruction! My heart despised reproof.

Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. As time went by, Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to Jehovah. But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn (firstlings) of his flock. Jehovah looked with favor on Abel and his offering.read more.
He did not look with favor on Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his face was downcast (he had a bad attitude).

Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it.

When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers.

The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

When Esau heard this he cried out loudly and bitterly. He said: Give me your blessing also, Father!

After Jacob died, Joseph's brothers said to each other: What if Joseph still hates us and wants to get even with us for all the cruel things we did to him?

Those who worked longer, expected to be paid more. They were also given a penny. When they got it, they protested against the master of the house.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, that they not be discouraged.

The people in their bitterness said David should be stoned. This caused him great distress. They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in Jehovah his God.

A lot of other people joined him too. Some were in trouble. Others were angry or in debt. David was soon the leader of four hundred men.

The children of Israel did not kill them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn to them by Jehovah God of Israel. The entire congregation murmured against the princes.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and screaming, and abusive speech, be put away (removed) (expiated) from you, along with all malice.

Do all things without complaining (grumbling) (murmuring) and questioning (disputing).

Do not seek revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am Jehovah.

Give the poor what they need, because then Jehovah will make you successful in everything you do.

I thought it necessary therefore to request the brothers to go before me to you, and prepare your generous gift before hand, that the same might be ready as a gift and not extortion.

The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

See that no one misses the grace of God; that no bitter root spring up to cause trouble and defile many.

If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish.

Do not complain (utter a deep sigh) against one another, that you not be judged. Behold, the judge is standing at the door.

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city. Their arguments are like the bars of a castle.

He who covers a transgression seeks love but he who gossips breaks up friendships.

The discretion of a man defers anger. It is his glory to overlook a transgression.

I am not saying this because I am in need; for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.

Godliness with contentment is great gain. We brought nothing into the world and we can carry nothing out. We should be content with having food and covering.read more.
Those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts. These draw men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some by longing for it have been led away from the faith. They have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.

Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it. He said: What have I accomplished compared to you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abi-ezer? God delivered the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb, to you. What was I able to do in comparison to you? Then their anger toward him subsided at what he said.