Bible Verses About Vengeance
When you long to make them pay, these verses trust a God who sees and sets things right.
The Bible speaks to vengeance. Verses such as Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, and John 14:1 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
Isaiah 32:17“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
Proverbs 20:22“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalms 46:10“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about vengeance?
The Bible speaks to vengeance. Verses such as Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, and John 14:1 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
What is the best Bible verse about vengeance?
Isaiah 26:3 is one of the most turned-to verses about vengeance, and many also return to John 14:27 and John 14:1. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses about vengeance?
Short, easy-to-hold verses about vengeance include Psalms 56:3, John 14:1, and Psalms 112:7. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with vengeance?
Psalms 112:7 is a comforting psalm about vengeance. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses about vengeance?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.