It’s easy to fall into the habit of judging others, whether intentionally or not.
But the Bible warns against a critical spirit and reminds us to approach others with love, grace, and humility.
This collection of Bible verses for judgmental people highlights God’s call to show kindness, leave judgment to Him, and focus on our own hearts before pointing out the flaws of others.
Let these scriptures guide you toward compassion, understanding, and spiritual growth.
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Bible Verses for Judgmental People
Scriptures on Why We Should Not Judge Others
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. – Matthew 7:1-2
Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. – Romans 14:4
Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. – James 4:11
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? – Matthew 7:3
Let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. – Romans 14:13
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? – James 4:12
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. – Proverbs 21:2
Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. – Romans 14:12-13
Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother speaks evil of the law and judges the law. – James 4:11
If any of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone. – John 8:7
Bible Verses on Showing Grace Instead of Judgment
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. – Colossians 4:6
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. – Ephesians 4:3
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. – Proverbs 10:12
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. – Hebrews 10:24
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. – Proverbs 28:13
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. – Psalm 103:8
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. – Philippians 4:5
Bible Passages on Humility Before Judging Others
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” – 1 Peter 5:5
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. – Philippians 2:3
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. – Proverbs 11:2
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. – James 4:10
If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. – Galatians 6:3
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. – Matthew 23:12
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. – Luke 14:11
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. – Matthew 5:5
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Scriptures on Letting God Be the Judge
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. – Romans 12:19
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. – 2 Corinthians 5:10
The Lord will judge his people. It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. – Hebrews 10:30-31
He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. – Psalm 9:8
Each person’s work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. – 1 Corinthians 3:13
The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster. – Proverbs 16:4
For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead. – Acts 17:31
God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day. – Psalm 7:11
Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn. – Matthew 13:30
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, for he is a God of justice. – Psalm 50:6
Bible Verses on Focusing on Our Own Hearts
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? – 2 Corinthians 13:5
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. – Psalm 139:23-24
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. – Matthew 5:8
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? – Jeremiah 17:9
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. – Hebrews 10:22
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9
Top Bible Verses on Judgment and Mercy
The measure you use will be measured to you. – Luke 6:38
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. – Matthew 5:7
Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. – James 2:12-13
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. – James 2:8-9
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. – Romans 12:17
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. – Hebrews 12:28
This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’ – Zechariah 7:9
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. – James 2:13
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. – Proverbs 16:24
Do to others as you would have them do to you. – Luke 6:31
More Bible Verses on Patience and Understanding
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. – Ephesians 4:2
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. – Proverbs 19:11
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. – Ecclesiastes 7:8
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. – Proverbs 14:29
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. – Psalm 145:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. – Psalm 37:8
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. – James 1:2-3
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14
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