Let’s explore 30 Bible verses about toxic people and the principles that can guide us in handling difficult relationships.

Bible Verses About Toxic People

Proverbs 22:24-25

“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.”

Proverbs 14:7

“Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.”

1 Corinthians 15:33

“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”

Matthew 18:15-17

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.”

Proverbs 26:4-5

“Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.”

2 Timothy 3:1-5

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.”

Proverbs 4:23

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Titus 3:10-11

“Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.”

Proverbs 17:9

“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”

Romans 12:18

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Psalm 101:4-5

“The perverse of heart shall be far from me; I will have nothing to do with what is evil. Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate.”

Ephesians 4:31-32

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Proverbs 20:3

“It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”

1 Peter 3:9

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

Proverbs 12:26

“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.”

Matthew 5:44-45

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”

Proverbs 27:12

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”

1 Corinthians 5:11

“But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.”

Psalm 1:1-2

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.”

Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Proverbs 22:10

“Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.”

Colossians 3:13-14

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

1 Corinthians 6:1-7

“If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people? Or do you not know that the Lord’s people will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! Therefore, if you have disputes about such matters, do you ask for a ruling from those whose way of life is scorned in the church? I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers? But instead, one brother takes another to court—and this in front of unbelievers!”

Proverbs 16:28

“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.”

Luke 17:3-4

“So watch yourselves. ‘If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.'”

Proverbs 15:18

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

James 3:16

“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.”

Proverbs 10:12

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.”

Romans 14:19

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”

Conclusion: Bible Verses About Toxic People

These Bible verses provide guidance on dealing with toxic people by promoting healthy boundaries, forgiveness, and a focus on cultivating peace. While acknowledging the challenges, the Scriptures encourage us to seek God’s wisdom in handling difficult relationships and strive for unity, forgiveness, and a Christlike attitude even in the face of toxicity.