Romans 8:31 — "What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?"

Proverbs 12:16 — "A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted."

Lamentations 3:30-31 — "Let them turn the other cheek to those who strike them and accept the insults of their enemies. For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever."

Matthew 5:11-12 — “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 — "Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."