The Bible makes clear that hatred comes in many forms. But it also warns: Do not answer hatred with hatred (1 Meqabyan 2:1–2), nor take up the sword against your brother, for vengeance belongs to the Lord alone (Romans 12:19). The one who refuses mercy destroys his own soul (Sirach 28:1–2), and the man who becomes a shooter in wrath will perish by the very violence he has chosen (Testament of Benjamin 7:5).