Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Bullying?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Bullying in the Bible
What does the Bible say about bullying? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Bullying
- 1Leviticus 19:18
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
KJV - 3Psalms 18:3
“I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.”
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- 6Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 7Isaiah 41:11
“Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. they that strive: Heb. the men of thy strife”
KJV - 8Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying”
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- 10Matthew 5:43
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bullying? (7 Verses)
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
“I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.”
“What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?”
“Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.”
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. they that strive: Heb. the men of thy strife”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bullying? (6 Verses)
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying”
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
“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”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Bullying
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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 bullying. 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 bullying 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 bullying 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 bullying needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about bullying 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 bullying, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Bullying?
You have studied 13 verses about bullying. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.