Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
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Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
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Genesis 14:23
that I will not take a thread nor a sandal strap nor anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’
Genesis 23:13
He spoke to Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, “But if you will, please hear me. I will give the price of the field. Take it from me, and I will bury my dead there.”
1 Chronicles 21:24
King David said to Ornan, “No, but I will most certainly buy it for the full price. For I will not take that which is yours for Yahweh, nor offer a burnt offering that costs me nothing.”
Malachi 1:12
“But you profane it when you say, ‘Yahweh’s table is polluted, and its fruit, even its food, is contemptible.’
Malachi 1:13
You say also, ‘Behold, what a weariness it is!’ And you have sniffed at it”, says Yahweh of Armies; “and you have brought that which was taken by violence, the lame, and the sick; thus you bring the offering. Should I accept this at your hand?” says Yahweh.
Malachi 1:14
“But the deceiver is cursed who has in his flock a male, and vows and sacrifices to the Lord a defective thing; for I am a great King,” says Yahweh of Armies, “and my name is awesome among the nations.”
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Genesis 42:25
Then Joseph gave a command to fill their bags with grain, and to restore each man’s money into his sack, and to give them food for the way. So it was done to them.
Genesis 43:12
and take double money in your hand, and take back the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight.
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Judges 15:11
Then three thousand men of Judah went down to the cave in Etam’s rock, and said to Samson, “Don’t you know that the Philistines are rulers over us? What then is this that you have done to us?” He said to them, “As they did to me, so I have done to them.”
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Ruth 3:14
She lay at his feet until the morning, then she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”
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1 Samuel 24:6
He said to his men, “Yahweh forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, Yahweh’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, since he is Yahweh’s anointed.”
1 Samuel 24:11
Moreover, my father, behold, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe and didn’t kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt for my life to take it.
1 Samuel 26:9
David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against Yahweh’s anointed, and be guiltless?”
1 Samuel 26:10
David said, “As Yahweh lives, Yahweh will strike him; or his day shall come to die, or he shall go down into battle and perish.
Matthew 17:27
But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”
Romans 13:1
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Romans 13:4
for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
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Proverbs 9:7
One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 9:8
Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 14:7
Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 15:12
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 21:24
The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
Proverbs 23:9
Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 26:4
Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 28:23
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
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Psalms 4:4
Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
Psalms 4:5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
Psalms 37:7
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
Psalms 37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.
Psalms 37:9
For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 17:9
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 24:16
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Ephesians 4:27
and don’t give place to the devil.
James 1:20
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
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Ruth 4:4
I thought I should tell you, saying, ‘Buy it before those who sit here, and before the elders of my people.’ If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know. For there is no one to redeem it besides you; and I am after you.” He said, “I will redeem it.”
Jeremiah 32:7
‘Behold, Hanamel the son of Shallum your uncle will come to you, saying, “Buy my field that is in Anathoth; for the right of redemption is yours to buy it.” ’ ”
Jeremiah 32:8
“So Hanamel my uncle’s son came to me in the court of the guard according to Yahweh’s word, and said to me, ‘Please buy my field that is in Anathoth, which is in the land of Benjamin; for the right of inheritance is yours, and the redemption is yours. Buy it for yourself.’ “Then I knew that this was Yahweh’s word.
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Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Luke 6:29
To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.
1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
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Acts 24:16
In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
Romans 12:10
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,
Romans 12:11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,
1 Corinthians 13:5
doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
1 Corinthians 13:7
bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
2 Peter 1:5
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
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1 Corinthians 10:29
Conscience, I say, not your own, but the other’s conscience. For why is my liberty judged by another conscience?
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Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Proverbs 25:22
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:16
Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:46
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?
Matthew 5:48
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
Acts 7:60
He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.
1 Corinthians 4:13
Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now.
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
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1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers!
1 Corinthians 6:8
No, but you yourselves do wrong and defraud, and that against your brothers.
1 Thessalonians 4:6
that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
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2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,
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2 Thessalonians 3:8
neither did we eat bread from anyone’s hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
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1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
Titus 2:5
to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.
Titus 2:7
In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
Titus 2:8
and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned, that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
James 2:7
Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?
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