Shame is a crippling emotion that isolates us from God’s love and the support of others, yet the Bible offers hope and healing for those burdened by shame. Join us as we explore verses that address the pain of shame and the promise of God’s grace, inviting us to bring our brokenness and vulnerability before Him and receive the restoration and freedom He offers through His unfailing love.
Bible Verses About Shame
Romans 10:11 – Believers should not be ashamed of their faith
“As Scripture says, ‘Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.’”
Hebrews 12:2 – Christ endured shame for our sake
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Psalm 34:5 – Seeking God removes shame from our lives
“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”
1 John 2:28 – Abiding in Him shields us from shame
“And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.”
Isaiah 54:4 – God will restore our dignity and remove shame
“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.”
Philippians 1:20 – We should not fear shame when we stand for Christ
“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage.”
Luke 9:26 – Denying Christ leads to eternal shame
“Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory.”
2 Timothy 1:8 – Embrace the gospel without shame
“So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.”
Jeremiah 31:19 – Repentance brings an end to shame
“After I struck her, she went away, and after she acknowledged her sin, she was ashamed.”
Romans 1:16 – The gospel is the power that removes shame
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”
Isaiah 61:7 – God rewards us and removes our disgrace
“Instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, you will rejoice in your inheritance.”
Psalm 69:7 – Suffering for God’s name is not shameful
“For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face.”
Matthew 5:11-12 – Being insulted for Christ brings a glorious reward
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.”
Proverbs 13:5 – Righteousness shields us from shame
“The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.”
Revelation 3:18 – Spiritual poverty can lead to shame
“I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness.”
1 Peter 3:16 – A good conscience prevents shame
“Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”
James 1:12 – Perseverance through trials eliminates shame
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Isaiah 50:7 – Trusting in God sustains us through shame
“Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint.”
Acts 5:41 – Suffering for Christ is an honor, not shame
“The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.”
Psalm 25:2 – Trusting God leads us away from shame
“I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.”
Galatians 6:14 – Boasting in Christ as our salvation removes shame
“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”
Proverbs 18:3 – Wickedness brings shame to the name
“When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.”
Romans 5:5 – Hope in God assures us we won’t end in shame
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts.”
2 Corinthians 7:9 – Godly sorrow leads to repentance and takes away shame
“Yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance.”
Matthew 10:32 – Acknowledging Christ brings honor, not shame
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”
Ephesians 5:12 – We should expose shameful acts, not participate in them
“It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.”
Job 6:15 – Friends may bring shame when they lack support
“My brothers are as undependable as intermittent streams.”
1 Corinthians 11:14 – Nature itself teaches us about shame
“Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him?”
Psalm 119:80 – A blameless life assures us of no shame
“May my heart be blameless in your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.”
Isaiah 28:16 – Believing in God acts as a firm foundation against shame
“So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.’”
2 Timothy 2:15 – Presenting ourselves to God helps us avoid shame
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed.”
Hebrews 10:23 – Holding onto hope keeps shame at bay
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Isaiah 61:10 – God’s righteousness replaces shame with joy
“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.”