'Violence' in the Bible

He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head.

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

"Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the Lord. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."

Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.

Disaster is within it; violence and deceit do not depart from its public square.

Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

No! You plan how to do what is unjust; you deal out violence in the earth.

From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.

Arrogance is their necklace, and violence their clothing.

They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

Remember your covenant promises, for the dark regions of the earth are full of places where violence rules.