“The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.” – Proverbs 21:10
Bible Verses About Cheaters
Proverbs 6:32 – The consequences of infidelity are dire.
“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.” – Proverbs 6:32
Hebrews 13:4 – God honors the marriage bed.
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” – Hebrews 13:4
James 4:4 – Friendship with the world is enmity with God.
“You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” – James 4:4
Malachi 2:16 – God hates divorce and betrayal.
“For I hate divorce, says the LORD God of Israel, and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment, says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith.” – Malachi 2:16
Proverbs 5:3-5 – The path of a harlot leads to destruction.
“For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end, she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.” – Proverbs 5:3-5
Matthew 5:28 – Lust is akin to adultery.
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28
1 Corinthians 6:18 – Flee from sexual immorality.
“Flee from sexual immorality! Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:18
Proverbs 7:27 – The house of the adulteress leads to death.
“Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.” – Proverbs 7:27
Colossians 3:5 – Put to death the sinful nature.
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5
1 Thessalonians 4:3 – God’s will is sexual purity.
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Revelation 21:8 – All liars have their place in the lake of fire.
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters, and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
2 Peter 2:14 – Their eyes are full of adultery.
“With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed—and a cursed brood!” – 2 Peter 2:14
Proverbs 12:22 – The Lord detests lying lips.
“The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” – Proverbs 12:22
Matthew 19:9 – Divorce is permitted in cases of marital unfaithfulness.
“I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” – Matthew 19:9
Romans 1:29-30 – The wickedness of humanity.
“They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, they are slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents.” – Romans 1:29-30
Isaiah 57:3 – Adulterers will find no peace.
“But you—come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!” – Isaiah 57:3
Psalms 119:104 – God’s word keeps us away from deceit.
“I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.” – Psalms 119:104
Galatians 5:19-21 – The acts of the flesh are obvious.
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” – Galatians 5:19-21
Proverbs 10:9 – Walking in integrity keeps us safe.
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” – Proverbs 10:9
Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters.
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24
Proverbs 14:12 – There is a way that seems right.
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12
1 Peter 2:11 – Abstain from sinful desires.
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11
Luke 16:15 – What people value is detestable to God.
“He said to them, ‘You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.'” – Luke 16:15
Proverbs 28:13 – He who conceals his sin will not prosper.
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13
1 John 1:9 – Confession brings forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Luke 8:17 – All things concealed will be revealed.
“For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.” – Luke 8:17
Final Thoughts
In reading these verses, I see the seriousness with which God views infidelity and deceit. Cheating is not just a breach of trust, but it carries big consequences. As Christians, we are reminded to remain faithful in our relationships and to uphold integrity in all aspects of life. We are encouraged to avoid situations that may lead us down this destructive path.
From the warnings about lust to the importance of confession and mercy, it’s clear that God calls us to a higher standard. Each verse serves as a reminder that His way is the best way, even when temptation tries to pull us away. If we find ourselves in a situation tempting us to stray, let’s remember these truths and seek help in prayer.
Exploring God’s word helps us stay focused on His desires for our lives, so dive into more topics like Bible Verses About Jesus’ Sacrifice or even Bible Verses About Temptation. There is so much more wisdom to gain!