Self Defense

And Moses spoke unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.

Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.