Quotes about Provocation
Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger.
— 2 Kings 23:26
and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.
— 1 Chronicles 20:7
Then the LORD stirred against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and Arabs who lived near the Cushites.
— 2 Chronicles 21:16
In every city of Judah he built high places to offer incense to other gods, and so he provoked the LORD, the God of his fathers.
— 2 Chronicles 28:25
because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’
— 2 Chronicles 34:25
Do not cover up their iniquity or let their sin be blotted out from Your sight, for they have provoked the builders.
— Nehemiah 4:5
The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.
— Job 12:6
Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?
— Job 16:3
It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place.
— Job 27:23
But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.
— Job 32:5
They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.
— Psalm 73:8
Again and again they tested God and provoked the Holy One of Israel.
— Psalm 78:41