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Bible Quotes About Evil People

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

What does the Bible say about evil people? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

17
Total Verses
6
Old Testament
11
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Evil People

  1. Exodus 14:14 — “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
  2. Psalms 5:4 — “For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
  3. Psalms 37:1 — “A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
  4. Isaiah 45:7 — “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
  5. Isaiah 48:22 — “There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
  6. Jeremiah 12:1 — “Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?...
  7. Matthew 12:34 — “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
  8. John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
  9. John 3:20 — “For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. reproved: or, discovered
  10. Romans 1:18 — “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

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Old Testament Quotes About Evil People (6)

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? talk: or, reason the case with thee

New Testament Quotes About Evil People (11)

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. reproved: or, discovered
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Frequently Asked Questions About Evil People in the Bible

What does the Bible say about evil people?
The Bible contains 17 verses about evil people, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding evil people through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about evil people?
There are 17 Bible verses about evil people 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 people?
While many verses address evil people, 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 people you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about evil people?
Evil People is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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