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Bible Quotes About Suicide
20 Scripture verses about suicide from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 12 powerful Bible verses about suicide. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.
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Total Verses
10
Old Testament
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New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Suicide
- Exodus 20:13 — “Thou shalt not kill.”
- Judges 16:29 — “And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. on which: or, he leaned on them”
- Judges 16:30 — “And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at hi...”
- Psalms 13:2 — “How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
- Psalms 34:17 — “The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
- Psalms 147:3 — “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
- Proverbs 3:5 — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
- Ecclesiastes 7:17 — “Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? before: Heb. not in thy time?”
- Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
- Amos 9:2 — “Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”
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Old Testament Quotes About Suicide (10)
“Thou shalt not kill.”
Exodus 20:13KJV
“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. on which: or, he leaned on them”
Judges 16:29KJV
“And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life. me: Heb. my soul”
Judges 16:30KJV
“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
Psalms 13:2KJV
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Psalms 34:17KJV
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
Psalms 147:3KJV
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5KJV
“Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? before: Heb. not in thy time?”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
“Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”
Amos 9:2KJV
New Testament Quotes About Suicide (10)
“Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,”
Matthew 4:5KJV
“And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”
Matthew 4:6KJV
“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
Matthew 27:5KJV
“And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:”
Luke 4:9KJV
“For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:”
Luke 4:10KJV
“And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”
Luke 4:11KJV
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
John 12:25KJV
“Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.”
Acts 1:18KJV
“And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.”
Acts 16:27KJV
“And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide in the Bible
What does the Bible say about suicide?
The Bible contains 20 verses about suicide, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding suicide through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about suicide?
There are 20 Bible verses about suicide 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 suicide?
While many verses address suicide, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of suicide you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about suicide?
Suicide is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 20 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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