Bullying is a hurtful and harmful behavior that undermines the dignity and worth of individuals created in God’s image. In the Bible, we find teachings and principles that condemn oppression and injustice, calling us to stand up for the oppressed and defend the vulnerable. Join us as we reflect on verses that address the reality of bullying and affirm God’s call to love and protect one another.
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Bible Verses About Bullying
Proverbs 12:18 – Words can cut deeply, but wisdom brings healing
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
Ephesians 4:29 – Our speech should uplift, not tear down
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Romans 14:19 – Pursue peace and mutual edification
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
Matthew 7:12 – Treat others as you want to be treated
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Galatians 6:2 – Carry each other’s burdens
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage one another
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
James 4:11 – Speak kindly, avoiding slander
“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it.”
Proverbs 15:1 – A soft answer promotes peace
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Colossians 3:12 – Act with kindness and humility
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Philippians 2:3 – Value others above yourselves
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Proverbs 16:28 – Gossip can ruin relationships
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.”
1 Peter 3:9 – Respond with blessing instead of retaliation
“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.”
Matthew 18:15 – Address conflicts directly and respectfully
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
Psalm 56:3 – Trust God when we face fear and intimidation
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Proverbs 18:21 – The power of life and death is in the tongue
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Micah 6:8 – Act justly and love mercy
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Isaiah 41:10 – God is our strength against fear
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Matthew 5:44 – Love your enemies and pray for them
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
2 Timothy 1:7 – We have not been given a spirit of fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron through accountability
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Hebrews 10:24 – Spur one another on toward love and good deeds
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
Matthew 15:18 – What comes from the heart is important
“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.”
1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us
“We love because he first loved us.”
Psalm 139:14 – We are fearfully and wonderfully made
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 – Aim for restoration in relationships
“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.”
Luke 6:31 – The Golden Rule is essential in our interactions
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
2 Chronicles 15:7 – Stay strong and do not give up
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 62:1 – Our hope rests in God alone
“Truly my whole being rests in God; my salvation comes from him.”
John 16:33 – Take heart, for Christ has overcome
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord in times of distress
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”