“The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.”

- Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“...bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

‭‭- Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭28‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.”

- Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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“And at the end of four years Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to the Lord, in Hebron.”

- ‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭15‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” ‭‭

- Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.”

- Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.” ‭‭

- Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭11‬ ‭TPT‬‬

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“When he went in to his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” “I haven’t been anywhere,” he replied. But Elisha asked him, “Don’t you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to receive money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, and male and female servants? Because you have done this, you and your descendants will suffer from Naaman’s leprosy forever.” When Gehazi left the room, he was covered with leprosy; his skin was white as snow.”

- ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬-‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“So Gehazi set off after Naaman. When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he climbed down from his chariot and went to meet him. “Is everything all right?” Naaman asked. “Yes,” Gehazi said, “but my master has sent me to tell you that two young prophets from the hill country of Ephraim have just arrived. He would like 75 pounds of silver and two sets of clothing to give to them.” “By all means, take twice as much silver,” Naaman insisted. He gave him two sets of clothing, tied up the money in two bags, and sent two of his servants to carry the gifts for Gehazi. But when they arrived at the citadel, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants and sent the men back. Then he went and hid the gifts inside the house.”

- ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬