“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” – Psalm 118:8
Bible Verses About Bullies
Proverbs 22:24-25 – Avoid becoming friends with hot-tempered people.
“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man.” – Proverbs 22:24-25
1 Peter 3:9 – Respond to evil with kindness.
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Galatians 5:14 – Love your neighbor and fulfill the law.
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Galatians 5:14
Psalms 34:19 – God is close to the brokenhearted.
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” – Psalm 34:19
Proverbs 19:17 – Helping the poor shows kindness.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17
Ephesians 6:12 – Our fight is against spiritual forces.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers.” – Ephesians 6:12
Matthew 5:44 – Love your enemies and pray for them.
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good.
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21
James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak.
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” – James 1:19
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.” – Isaiah 54:17
Psalm 37:1 – Do not fret because of evildoers.
“Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!” – Psalm 37:1
Proverbs 30:10 – Do not accuse a servant to his master.
“Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.” – Proverbs 30:10
1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us.
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Colossians 3:13 – Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:13
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s mercies are new every morning.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Psalm 23:4 – Even in the darkest valley, God is with us.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:4
Matthew 11:28 – Find rest in Jesus.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Philippians 4:13 – We can do all things through Christ.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.” – Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 119:105 – God’s word is a lamp to our feet.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105
John 16:33 – Take heart; Jesus has overcome the world.
“In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Proverbs 15:1 – A soft answer turns away wrath.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Exodus 14:14 – The Lord will fight for you.
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” – Exodus 14:14
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Be steadfast, immovable.
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
Proverbs 11:2 – With humility comes wisdom.
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2
Psalms 56:3-4 – Trust in God when afraid.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3-4
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good.
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.” – Romans 8:28
Final Thoughts
As I reflect on these verses about bullies, it’s clear that God cares deeply about those who are bullied. The words remind us to respond with love, kindness, and strength, even when faced with mean-spirited actions. It’s encouraging to know that we’re not alone and that God supports us through difficult times.
We should remember to stand firm in our faith and trust in God’s promises. No matter the situation, His love and guidance can bring healing and comfort. If you or someone you know is struggling, look into the messages of support that God provides; they can lighten the burden.
If you’d like to explore more about finding strength and hope, check out Bible Verses About Not Giving Up or Bible Verses About Jesus’ Sacrifice for more uplifting content. Together, let’s lift one another up in faith!