What does the Bible say about bad people?

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• Romans 12:21

  Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

• Romans 3:22-24

  [22] even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction, [23] for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; [24] being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;

• John 16:33

  I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."

• Proverbs 24:1-34

  [1] Don't be envious of evil men; Neither desire to be with them: [2] For their hearts plot violence, And their lips talk about mischief. [3] Through wisdom a house is built; By understanding it is established; [4] By knowledge the rooms are filled With all rare and beautiful treasure. [5] A wise man has great power; And a knowledgeable man increases strength; [6] For by wise guidance you wage your war; And victory is in many advisors. [7] Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn't open his mouth in the gate. [8] One who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer. [9] The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men. [10] If you falter in the time of trouble, Your strength is small. [11] Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! [12] If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" Doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work? [13] My son, eat honey, for it is good; The droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste: [14] So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; If you have found it, then there will be a reward, Your hope will not be cut off. [15] Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting-place: [16] For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity. [17] Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown; [18] Lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him. [19] Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; Neither be envious of the wicked: [20] For there will be no reward to the evil man; And the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out. [21] My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious: [22] For their calamity will rise suddenly; The destruction from them both--who knows? [23] These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good. [24] He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" Peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him-- [25] But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them. [26] An honest answer Is like a kiss on the lips. [27] Prepare your work outside, And get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house. [28] Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips. [29] Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work." [30] I went by the field of the sluggard, By the vineyard of the man void of understanding; [31] Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. [32] Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction: [33] A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep; [34] So shall your poverty come as a robber, And your want as an armed man.

• Psalms 140:2

  Those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.

• Proverbs 13:6

  Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

• 1 Corinthians 15:33

  Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."

• Matthew 15:19

  For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies.

• Proverbs 13:9

  The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

• John 8:34

  Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin.

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