Verses about loving enemies, dealing with adversaries, and overcoming evil
20 verses organized by book
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever t...
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and per...
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfe...
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.