What the Bible says about

Forgiveness

46 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.”
Exodus 23:4 BSB
“If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.”
Exodus 23:5 BSB
“A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.”
Proverbs 19:11 BSB
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,”
Proverbs 24:17 BSB
“Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.””
Proverbs 24:29 BSB
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.”
Proverbs 25:21 BSB
“For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.”
Proverbs 25:22 BSB
“Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.”
Ecclesiastes 7:21 BSB
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