Bible Verses about “malice”
The Bible contains 16 verses about malice across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
“envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.”
“Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,”
“idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,”
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”
“Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.”
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.”
“"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
“But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
“for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.”
“Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking,”
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.”
“For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.”
“A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.”