ProverbCommunication
Biblical origin
Biblical originLive by the sword, die by the sword
Meaning: Violence begets violence; those who choose aggressive means should expect equally brutal consequences.
Where it's from: The Bible, Matthew 26:52
Origin: From the Gospel of Matthew (26:52). When Jesus is arrested in Gethsemane, one of his followers draws a sword and cuts off the ear of the high priest's servant; Jesus tells him to put it away, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."
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