Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Hurting Others?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Hurting Others in the Bible
What does the Bible say about hurting others? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Hurting Others
- 1Genesis 50:20
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
KJV - 2Psalms 34:18
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite: Heb. contrite of spirit”
KJV - 3
- 4Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 5
- 6Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
KJV - 7Matthew 12:35
“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”
KJV - 8Luke 17:3
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
KJV - 9Romans 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hurting Others? (6 Verses)
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite: Heb. contrite of spirit”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hurting Others? (7 Verses)
“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
“And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
“But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Hurting Others
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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 hurting others. 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 hurting others 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 hurting others 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 hurting others needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about hurting others 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 hurting others, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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