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Bible Verses About Resentment
These KJV Bible verses speak to resentment. Find Scripture that meets you where you are.
What does the Bible say about resentment?
The Bible addresses resentment with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Genesis 27:34
“And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.”
— King James Version
Genesis 32:13
“And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;”
— King James Version
Genesis 32:18
“Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.”
— King James Version
Genesis 32:20
“And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.”
— King James Version
Genesis 32:21
“So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.”
— King James Version
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Genesis 33:10
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pl...”
Genesis 43:11
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices,...”
Genesis 43:15
“And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.”
Genesis 43:25
“And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.”
Genesis 43:26
“And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.”
Genesis 46:29
“And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.”
Genesis 47:2
“And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.”
Genesis 50:17
“So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God ...”
Exodus 1:14
“And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in morter, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.”
Exodus 10:17
“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”
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