Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Evil People?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Evil People in the Bible
What does the Bible say about evil people? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Evil People
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- 2Psalms 5:4
“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.”
KJV - 3Psalms 37:1
“A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
KJV - 4Isaiah 45:7
“I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.”
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- 6Jeremiah 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? talk: or, reason the case with thee”
KJV - 7Matthew 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.”
KJV - 8John 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.”
KJV - 9John 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”
KJV - 10Romans 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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Subtopics of Evil People
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Evil People? (6 Verses)
“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: What Does the Bible Say About Evil People? (11 Verses)
“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:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Evil People
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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 evil people. 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 evil people 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 evil people 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 evil people needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about evil people 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 evil people, 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 Evil People?
You have studied 17 verses about evil people. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.