Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?
20 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Suicide in the Bible
Discover 12 powerful Bible verses about suicide. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.
Top 10 Verses About Suicide
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- 2Judges 16:29
“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. on which: or, he leaned on them”
KJV - 3Judges 16:30
“And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life. me: Heb. my soul”
KJV - 4Psalms 13:2
“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
KJV - 5Psalms 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
KJV - 6
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- 8Ecclesiastes 7:17
“Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? before: Heb. not in thy time?”
KJV - 9Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
KJV - 10Amos 9:2
“Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”
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Subtopics of Suicide
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Suicide? (10 Verses)
“Thou shalt not kill.”
“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. on which: or, he leaned on them”
“And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life. me: Heb. my soul”
“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? before: Heb. not in thy time?”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
“Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Suicide? (10 Verses)
“Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,”
“And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”
“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
“And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:”
“For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:”
“And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
“Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.”
“And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.”
“And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Suicide
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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 suicide. 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 suicide 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 suicide 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 suicide needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about suicide 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 suicide, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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