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Bible Quotes About Evil

14 Scripture verses about evil from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about evil. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.

14
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
7
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Evil

  1. Genesis 50:20 — “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
  2. Psalms 5:4 — “For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
  3. Psalms 23:4 — “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
  4. Psalms 34:14 — “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
  5. Proverbs 6:16 — “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul
  6. Proverbs 8:13 — “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
  7. Isaiah 5:20 — “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc
  8. Matthew 6:13 — “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
  9. Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
  10. Romans 12:9 — “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Subtopics of Evil

appearance of evil
dealing with evil people
evil and wicked people
evil days
evil doers
evil in the world
APPEARANCE OF, TO BE AVOIDED
INSTANCES OF
Paul, in refusing to eat what had been offered to idols
In supporting himself

Old Testament Quotes About Evil (7)

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc

New Testament Quotes About Evil (7)

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly

Frequently Asked Questions About Evil in the Bible

What does the Bible say about evil?
The Bible contains 14 verses about evil, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding evil through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about evil?
There are 14 Bible verses about evil in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about evil?
While many verses address evil, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of evil you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about evil?
Evil is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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