Since the beginning of time, infidelity—one of the biggest betrayals of trust—has affected people. The stories, lessons, and wisdom provided in the Bible’s sacred writings provide deep insights into the nuances of dishonesty and forgiveness. We set out on a quest to comprehend the depths of betrayal, the route to healing, and the prospect of restoration through the prism of biblical teachings.
Bible Verses About Cheating And Forgiveness
Studying the scriptures reveals not just the terrible effects of adultery but also the healing potential of pardon and salvation.
1. Proverbs 6:32
“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.”
2. Hebrews 13:4
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”
3. Proverbs 5:3-5
“For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol.”
4. Matthew 5:28
“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
5. James 4:4
“You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”
6. 1 Corinthians 6:18
“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.”
7. Proverbs 6:24-25
“To preserve you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. Do not desire her beauty in your heart, and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes.”
8. Galatians 6:7-8
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”
9. 2 Samuel 11:2-4
“It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful. And David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, ‘Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?’ So David sent messengers and took her, and she came to him, and he lay with her.”
10. Proverbs 7:25-27
“Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths, for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death.”
Redemption and Forgiveness
11. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
12. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
13. Colossians 3:13
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
14. Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
15. Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
16. Psalm 86:5
“For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.”
17. Matthew 18:21-22
“Then Peter came up and said to him, ‘Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.'”
18. Romans 12:17-21
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ To the contrary, ‘if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
19. Micah 7:18-19
“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.”
20. Isaiah 43:25
“I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.”
Feel free to use these verses as needed, ensuring to properly reference them within their context.
Navigating Betrayal
21. Proverbs 3:3-4
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.”
22. Psalm 41:9
“Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.”
23. Proverbs 11:3
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.”
24. Proverbs 16:28
“A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.”
25. Psalm 55:12-14
“For it is not an enemy who taunts me— then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me— then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. We used to take sweet counsel together; within God’s house we walked in the throng.”
26. Proverbs 20:19
“Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.”
27. Proverbs 25:19
“Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.”
28. Proverbs 27:6
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.”
29. Psalm 109:2-5
“For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer. So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.”
30. Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.”
Biblical Wisdom on Forgiving Infidelity:
31. Colossians 3:13
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
32. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
33. Matthew 18:21-22
“Then Peter came up and said to him, ‘Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.'”
34. Luke 17:3-4
“Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”
35. Proverbs 17:9
“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.”
36. James 5:16
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
37. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
38. Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
39. Romans 12:17-19
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.'”
40. Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.”
These verses offer guidance and encouragement for those grappling with the complexities of infidelity and the path to forgiveness according to biblical principles.
Healing Hearts
41. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
42. Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”
43. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
44. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
45. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
46. Romans 8:28
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
47. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
48. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
49. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
50. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
These verses speak to the power of forgiveness, healing, and restoration that can be found through faith and trust in God’s plan, even amid betrayal and heartache.
Conclusion
The Bible has a wealth of wisdom that speaks to the human condition in ways that are unparalleled in depth. From the exhortations against adultery to the calls for radical forgiveness, these verses offer comfort, direction, and hope to those who are struggling with the pain of betrayal. As we consider the transformative power of forgiveness, we are reminded that even in the most difficult circumstances, there is the possibility of healing and redemption. May these timeless truths strike a chord in our hearts and motivate us to exercise forgiveness, show grace, and walk in the light of God’s love.