Bible Verses about Evil

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. goodness overcoming idols
The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in From this time and forever. Psalm 121:7-8	The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. hope life

Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11	Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. equipment protection idols
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12	For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Spirit heaven self-control
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. Romans 16:17	And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. holiness community church
And He was saying, “That which comes out of the person, that is what defiles the person. For from within, out of the hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of adultery, deeds of greed, wickedness, deceit, indecent behavior, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile the person.” Mark 7:20-23	And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.” sin purification temptation
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate. Proverbs 8:13	All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. awe pride lying
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive. Genesis 50:20	You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. God life
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. blameless righteousness
Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. Ephesians 4:26-27	And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. sin anger devil
But examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good, abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22	But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. understanding prophecy
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8	Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. awe blessing health
Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9	Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. love goodness
Hate evil, you who love the Lord, Who watches over the souls of His godly ones; He saves them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 97:10	You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked. reliability redeemer freedom
Turn from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14	Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. goodness peace idols
I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them away from the evil one. John 17:15	I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. safety mediator world
Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. love anger
The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18	Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen. protection heaven worship
This is what the Lord of armies has said: ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother; and do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.’ Zechariah 7:9-10	This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other. righteousness neighbor gentleness
Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any wrongdoing have power over me. Psalm 119:133	Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. sin following devil
Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil. Isaiah 1:16	Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. sin purification
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:13	And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. temptation desires protection
And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it. John 1:5	The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. overcoming light
The face of the Lord is against evildoers, To eliminate the memory of them from the earth. Psalm 34:16	But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase their memory from the earth. sin
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33	Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” goodness friendship

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.