30 Betrayal Bible Verses About Backstabbing (With Commentary)

Betrayal, especially from someone close, can cause deep emotional pain. The Bible acknowledges the sting of betrayal and backstabbing, offering both comfort and wisdom. From the betrayal of Jesus by Judas to teachings on trust and forgiveness, Scripture helps us navigate the hurt that comes from betrayal, urging us to rely on God’s justice and care. These 30 Bible verses reflect on betrayal, trust, and how to find healing in God when facing the pain of backstabbing.

1. Psalm 41:9
“Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.”

Betrayal by a close friend is deeply painful, but God is our comfort.

2. Proverbs 25:9-10
“If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence.”

Backstabbing destroys trust, and Scripture warns against betraying confidences.

3. Luke 22:48
“But Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?’”

Even Jesus experienced the pain of betrayal from someone close, offering us a way to empathize with His suffering.

4. Psalm 55:12-13
“If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it… But it is you, a man like myself, my companion.”

Betrayal from a close companion hurts more than attacks from enemies.

5. Proverbs 11:13
“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”

Gossip and betrayal go hand in hand, but a trustworthy person maintains integrity.

6. Matthew 26:24
“The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays him!”

Jesus warns of the consequences for those who betray, like Judas.

7. Psalm 109:4
“In return for my friendship they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.”

When faced with betrayal, prayer is a powerful response for seeking peace.

8. Matthew 10:36
“A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.”

Sometimes betrayal comes from those closest to us, even within our families.

9. Jeremiah 9:4
“Beware of your friends; do not trust anyone in your clan. For every one of them is a deceiver.”

Jeremiah warns against trusting those who have deceitful hearts.

10. Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.”

Betrayal may tempt us to seek revenge, but we must trust God to bring justice.

11. Psalm 7:1
“Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me.”

In times of betrayal, we can seek refuge in God, our protector.

12. Proverbs 26:24-25
“Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.”

Backstabbers often hide their true intentions with kind words, but God sees through their deceit.

13. Psalm 55:21
“His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart.”

Betrayers may speak kindly, but their actions show their true intentions.

14. Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

Even in the face of betrayal, Jesus calls us to love and pray for those who hurt us.

15. 2 Timothy 3:2-4
“People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money… treacherous, rash, conceited.”

Paul warns that in the last days, people will be treacherous and betray others.

16. Proverbs 27:6
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”

True friends may offer hard truths, but betrayal comes from false flattery.

17. Zechariah 13:6
“If someone asks, ‘What are these wounds on your body?’ they will answer, ‘The wounds I was given at the house of my friends.’”

Betrayal often comes from those we least expect, causing deep emotional wounds.

18. Lamentations 1:2
“Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her; all her friends have betrayed her.”

Betrayal leads to isolation and sorrow, but God remains faithful.

19. Isaiah 53:3
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.”

Jesus, the ultimate example, endured betrayal, rejection, and suffering on our behalf.

20. Micah 7:5
“Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend.”

Micah cautions against placing complete trust in people, as even friends can betray us.

21. Genesis 50:20
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”

Even betrayal can be used by God for His greater purposes, as in Joseph’s story.

22. Job 19:19
“All my intimate friends detest me; those I love have turned against me.”

Job experienced deep emotional pain when even his friends betrayed him.

23. Luke 6:27
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”

Betrayal is painful, but Jesus calls us to respond with love and kindness.

24. Proverbs 17:9
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”

Betrayal can destroy relationships, but love and forgiveness can restore them.

25. Matthew 26:21
“Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”

Jesus knew betrayal was coming but faced it with grace and submission to God’s will.

26. Psalm 28:3
“Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts.”

God warns against those who hide their malicious intent behind friendly words.