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Bible verses about abuse.

18 verses about abuse from the King James Version, the most loved first.

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:18 › · King James Version

The most loved verses about abuse.

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalms 9:9 ›

LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

Psalms 10:17-18 ›

For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

Malachi 2:16 ›

Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.

Psalms 10:14 ›

All 18 verses about abuse.

  • Psalms 34:18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
  • Psalms 147:3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
  • Psalms 9:9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
  • Colossians 3:19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
  • Psalms 10:17-18LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: To judge the fatherless and the…
  • Malachi 2:16For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore…
  • Psalms 10:14Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of…
  • Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the…
  • Psalms 72:12-14For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the…
  • Exodus 22:22-24Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; And…
  • Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my…
  • Psalms 46:1[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
  • Psalms 56:8Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
  • Isaiah 54:14In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near…
  • Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach…
  • Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
  • Colossians 3:21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
  • Revelation 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more…

Every verse is the King James Version, word for word. They are gathered from two topic books, Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897); the most loved come first, from readers' votes on OpenBible.info and the lists of the big Bible sites.

Questions people ask.

What does the Bible say about abuse?

The Bible speaks to abuse in verses such as Psalms 34:18, “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart”, and Psalms 147:3, “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds” (King James Version).

Which Bible verses about abuse are most loved?

Among the most loved is Psalms 34:18, “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.” Others are Psalms 147:3, Psalms 9:9 and Colossians 3:19.

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