Being taken advantage of can be deeply painful, leaving us hurt and confused. Thankfully, the Bible offers wisdom for handling such situations. Today, we’ll read verses that teach us about forgiveness, wisdom, and trusting God to be our ultimate defender.
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Bible Verses About Being Taken Advantage Of
Matthew 5:39 – Turning the other cheek demonstrates love
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” – Matthew 5:39
Psalm 37:28 – God will not abandon the faithful
“For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish.” – Psalm 37:28
Proverbs 22:22-23 – God ensures justice for the oppressed
“Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” – Proverbs 22:22-23
Romans 12:19 – Leave vengeance to God
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” – Romans 12:19
Galatians 6:7 – You will reap what you sow
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” – Galatians 6:7
1 Peter 3:9 – Responding with kindness
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Luke 6:31 – Treat others as you wish to be treated
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Matthew 5:44 – Love your enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
1 John 3:18 – Love in action, not just words
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
Proverbs 19:17 – Helping the poor is like helping God
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17
2 Corinthians 9:7 – Give willingly, not reluctantly
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
Psalms 103:6 – The Lord executes righteousness and justice
“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.” – Psalms 103:6
Isaiah 1:17 – Seek justice and help the oppressed
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17
Matthew 7:2 – The measure you use will be used against you
“For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Matthew 7:2
Proverbs 30:14 – The wicked take advantage of the weak
“There are those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth, the needy from among mankind.” – Proverbs 30:14
Matthew 13:30 – Allow growth alongside adversity
“Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.” – Matthew 13:30
Romans 8:28 – God works for the good of those who love Him
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
Psalm 10:17 – The Lord hears the oppressed
“You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.” – Psalm 10:17
Philippians 4:11-12 – Contentment in all situations
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11-12
Matthew 25:40 – Serving the least is serving Christ
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40
Isaiah 58:6-7 – True fasting means helping others
“Is this not the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” – Isaiah 58:6-7
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 – Love does not dishonor others
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
2 Timothy 3:12 – Expect persecution but remain steadfast
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” – 2 Timothy 3:12
Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give than to receive
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35
Colossians 3:13 – Forgive as the Lord forgave you
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
Proverbs 16:7 – The Lord will make your enemies at peace
“When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” – Proverbs 16:7
Psalm 146:7 – The Lord upholds the oppressed
“He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free.” – Psalm 146:7
Matthew 10:16 – Be wise as serpents in a broken world
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” – Matthew 10:16
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon formed against you will prosper
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.