Bible Verses About Bullying

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

"The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."

"For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

"There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health."

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me."

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

"He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends."

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."

What does the Bible say about bullying?

Bullying — whether physical, verbal, or emotional — is a reality many face. While the word 'bullying' doesn't appear in the KJV, the Bible has much to say about oppression, cruelty, and God's heart for those who are mistreated. Key King James Version passages include Psalm 27:1, Romans 12:19, Psalm 34:17-18. This page collects 10 KJV verses about bullying, each quoted in full.

What does the Bible say about standing up to bullies?

Scripture encourages believers to defend the oppressed (Isaiah 1:17), speak truth (Ephesians 4:15), and seek wise counsel. Standing up to injustice is consistent with biblical values.

How should a Christian respond to bullying?

Seek safety and help from trusted adults or authorities. Pray for your persecutors (Matthew 5:44), but don't suffer in silence — God provides community and advocates for protection.