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12 Bible verses about Betrayal KJV

The Bible knows betrayal from the inside. David wrote about a familiar friend who lifted up his heel against him, and Jesus quoted that line about Judas. These verses cover being wronged by somebody close and what scripture says to do next.

Also called Betrayed · Being Betrayed · Backstabbing · Broken Trust

Each verse is quoted in full — tap a reference to read it in context, see cross references, and study the original words.

Psalm 41:9 · KJV

Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Luke 22:48 · KJV

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Psalm 55:12-14 · KJV

For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.

Romans 12:19 · KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Psalm 118:8 · KJV

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Matthew 26:49-50 · KJV

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Proverbs 19:5 · KJV

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

Psalm 27:10 · KJV

When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.

Luke 6:27-28 · KJV

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Genesis 50:20 · KJV

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Psalm 62:8 · KJV

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Matthew 5:44 · KJV

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

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