The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one bungler destroys much good. - Ecclesiastes 9:11-18

O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God. - Psalm 7:9

The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. - Psalm 145:20

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8

For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person… — Matthew 15:19-20a

Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping. - Psalm 6:8

I saw that, in the place of justice, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, wickedness was there as well. - Ecclesiastes 3:16

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts. - Psalm 125:4

But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. - Psalm 54:4

Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. - Psalm 85:10