Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Narcissism?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Narcissism in the Bible
Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about narcissism. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Narcissism
- 1Psalms 36:1
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 4:16
“For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall .”
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- 8Matthew 7:16
“Ye shall know them by their fruits . Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”
KJV - 9Matthew 18:15
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
KJV - 10Romans 16:17
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them .”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Narcissism? (6 Verses)
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.”
“For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall .”
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Narcissism? (7 Verses)
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
“Ye shall know them by their fruits . Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them .”
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,”
“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. reprobate: or, void of judgment”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Narcissism
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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 narcissism. 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 narcissism 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 narcissism 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 narcissism needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about narcissism 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 narcissism, 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 Narcissism?
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