Cruelty hardens the heart and distances us from God’s love. The Bible calls us to act with compassion, even when it’s difficult. By choosing kindness, we reflect God’s grace and bring healing to the world. True strength lies in mercy, not in causing pain.
Below is the full list of bible verses on cruelty (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Cruelty
Proverbs 11:17
“17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
Proverbs 21:13
“13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”
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Isaiah 13:18
“18 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.”
Proverbs 11:29
“29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.”
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Luke 12:4
“4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.”
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Mark 7:21-22
“21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:”
Proverbs 12:10
“10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”
Jeremiah 50:42
“42 They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.”
Matthew 10:28
“28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Proverbs 26:24-28
“24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”
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2 Samuel 1:19-20
“19 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!20 Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.”
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