Skip to content

7 Bible Verses About Provocation

    a monkey jabbing its finger in to another monkey trying to sleep depicting the theme of provocation in black and white.

    The Bible teaches that true strength lies in remaining calm in the face of provocation. By choosing patience over anger, you demonstrate wisdom and self-control. This approach not only diffuses tension but also sets a powerful example for others. Through restraint, you cultivate peace and reflect the grace of God.

    Below is the full list of bible verses on provocation (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.

    Most Popular Bible Verses About Provocation

    Proverbs 18:6

    6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.”

    Related Themes: Gossip Strife Silence

    Galatians 6:7

    7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

    Related Themes: Reaping Reaping What You Sow Reaping Lust Reaping What You Sow

    Ephesians 6:4

    4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”

    Related Themes: Children Education Respecting Your Parents Attitude Morality

    James 4:17

    17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

    Related Themes: Sin Adultery Gossip Procrastination Laziness

    1 Corinthians 10:13

    13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

    Related Themes: Lust Self-Control Addiction Strength Temptation

    1 Peter 3:9

    9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”

    Related Themes: Revenge Kindness Peace Vindictiveness Arguing

    Matthew 4:4

    4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”

    Related Themes: Telling The Truth Fasting Lust Food Gluttony

    Word cloud of verses in the Bible that are about provocation