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Bible Quotes About Mistakes

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

What does the Bible say about mistakes? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Mistakes

Psalms 37:24 — “Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”
Proverbs 28:13 — “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Isaiah 41:10 — “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Matthew 5:38 — “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
Romans 12:19 — “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 13:4 — “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 ...”
Hebrews 4:12 — “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoug...”
Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
James 1:14 — “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
James 3:2 — “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”

Subtopics of Mistakes

learning from mistakes

making mistakes

Old Testament Quotes About Mistakes (3)

“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”

Psalms 37:24KJV

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”

Proverbs 28:13KJV

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Isaiah 41:10KJV

New Testament Quotes About Mistakes (7)

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”

Matthew 5:38KJV

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

Romans 12:19KJV

“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.”

Romans 13:4KJV

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Hebrews 4:12KJV

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”

Hebrews 13:8KJV

“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”

James 1:14KJV

“For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”

James 3:2KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Mistakes in the Bible

What does the Bible say about mistakes?

The Bible contains 10 verses about mistakes, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding mistakes through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about mistakes?

There are 10 Bible verses about mistakes 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 mistakes?

While many verses address mistakes, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of mistakes you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about mistakes?

Mistakes is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.