“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.” – 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Bible Verses About Bad People
1. Psalm 37:1 – Don’t fret over wrongdoers.
“Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers.” – Psalm 37:1
2. Proverbs 4:14-15 – Avoid the path of the wicked.
“Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil.” – Proverbs 4:14-15
3. 1 Corinthians 15:33 – Bad company corrupts good character.
“Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.'” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
4. Romans 1:32 – A warning against those who do evil.
“Though they know God’s decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.” – Romans 1:32
5. Galatians 6:7 – We reap what we sow.
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7
6. Proverbs 16:29 – Evildoers lead others to harm.
“A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.” – Proverbs 16:29
7. Matthew 7:15 – Beware of false prophets.
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” – Matthew 7:15
8. Job 15:16 – Even the wicked abhors the ways of righteousness.
“How much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water!” – Job 15:16
9. Luke 6:45 – Evil things come from the evil heart.
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil.” – Luke 6:45
10. Genesis 6:5 – The wickedness of man was great.
“The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” – Genesis 6:5
11. Psalm 26:5 – Hate the assembly of evil doers.
“I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.” – Psalm 26:5
12. Isaiah 5:20 – Woe to those who call evil good!
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” – Isaiah 5:20
13. Proverbs 11:21 – The wicked will not go unpunished.
“Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.” – Proverbs 11:21
14. Matthew 12:34 – The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
“You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” – Matthew 12:34
15. Romans 3:10-12 – No one is righteous, not even one.
“As it is written: ‘None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.'” – Romans 3:10-12
16. James 4:4 – Friendship with the world is enmity with God.
“You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” – James 4:4
17. Revelation 21:8 – The fate of the cowardly and unbelieving.
“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
18. Proverbs 22:24-25 – Don’t make friends with a bad-tempered man.
“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” – Proverbs 22:24-25
19. 1 John 3:10 – The children of God and the children of the devil.
“By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.” – 1 John 3:10
20. Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful.
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9
21. Proverbs 10:32 – The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable.
“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.” – Proverbs 10:32
22. 1 Peter 3:12 – The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous.
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer.” – 1 Peter 3:12
23. Obadiah 1:15 – As you have done, it shall be done to you.
“For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head.” – Obadiah 1:15
24. Proverbs 29:27 – An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous.
“An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.” – Proverbs 29:27
25. 2 Peter 2:9 – The Lord knows how to deliver the godly.
“Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment.” – 2 Peter 2:9
26. Matthew 5:11 – Blessed are you when others revile you.
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” – Matthew 5:11
27. Leviticus 19:17 – You shall not hate your fellow countryman.
“You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him.” – Leviticus 19:17
28. Psalm 73:3 – I was envious of the arrogant.
“For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” – Psalm 73:3
29. Isaiah 32:6 – The fool speaks folly.
“For the fool speaks folly, and his heart is busy with iniquity, to practice ungodliness, to utter error concerning the Lord.” – Isaiah 32:6
30. Zephaniah 3:5 – The unjust knows no shame.
“The Lord within her is righteous; he does no injustice; every morning he shows forth his justice; each dawn he does not fail; but the unjust knows no shame.” – Zephaniah 3:5
31. Proverbs 17:15 – He who justifies the wicked is an abomination.
“He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.” – Proverbs 17:15
32. Proverbs 13:21 – Disaster pursues sinners.
“Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.” – Proverbs 13:21
33. Psalm 1:1 – Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked.
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners.” – Psalm 1:1
34. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 – Pray for deliverance from wicked men.
“And that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not all have faith.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:2
35. Proverbs 24:19 – Don’t fret over evildoers.
“Fret not yourself because of evildoers; do not be envious of the wicked.” – Proverbs 24:19
36. Matthew 13:49-50 – The angels will separate the wicked from the righteous.
“So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous.” – Matthew 13:49-50
37. Jeremiah 5:26 – Wicked men are found among God’s people.
“For among my people are found wicked men; they lurk like fowlers lying in wait.” – Jeremiah 5:26
38. Proverbs 14:32 – The wicked are overthrown by their wickedness.
“The wicked is overthrown through his evil doing, but the righteous has a refuge in his death.” – Proverbs 14:32
39. John 8:44 – For you are of your father, the devil.
“You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires.” – John 8:44
40. 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people humble themselves.
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Final Thoughts
Exploring the topic of bad people in the Bible shows us a wide range of lessons. It emphasizes the importance of choosing our companions wisely, avoiding wickedness, and understanding the consequences of our actions. While it’s easy to judge others, we should remember that everyone has the potential for redemption through faith. We can find solace in the promises God gives to those who seek Him and turn from their wrongdoings. By reflecting on these verses, we learn not only to guard ourselves against evil but also to extend grace to those who may be struggling.
As we navigate our lives, it’s crucial that we keep a strong moral compass and continually strive to improve ourselves. Check out more topics on Explaining the Bible, such as Bible Verses About Temptation or learn how to pray for cleansing to maintain a pure heart. Remember, understanding bad actions can lead us closer to the good. Keep learning and growing in your knowledge of the Word!