Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Backstabbing?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Backstabbing in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about backstabbing. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Backstabbing
- 1Psalms 41:9
“Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. mine: Heb. the man of my peace lifted: Heb. magnified”
KJV - 2Psalms 55:12
“For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:”
KJV - 3Proverbs 16:28
“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth”
KJV - 4Proverbs 19:5
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
KJV - 5Proverbs 23:6
“Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:”
KJV - 6Proverbs 25:18
“A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 26:24
“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth: or, is known”
KJV - 8Proverbs 27:6
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent”
KJV - 9Jeremiah 9:4
“Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders. neighbour: or, friend”
KJV - 10Micah 7:5
“Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Backstabbing? (10 Verses)
“Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. mine: Heb. the man of my peace lifted: Heb. magnified”
“For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:”
“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth”
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
“Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:”
“A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.”
“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth: or, is known”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent”
“Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders. neighbour: or, friend”
“Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Backstabbing? (4 Verses)
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
“Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,”
“And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.”
“I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Backstabbing
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about backstabbing. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about backstabbing and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about backstabbing is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on backstabbing needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about backstabbing with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about backstabbing, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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