100+ Bible Quotes About Stealing: Powerful Scriptures & Copywriting Inspiration

“You shall not steal.” – Exodus 20:15

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:16-17

“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another.” – Leviticus 19:11

“Cursed is anyone who steals their neighbor’s property while their neighbor is unaware, and all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’” – Deuteronomy 27:24

“You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony…’” – Luke 18:20

“Theft is wrong because it violates the trust and rights God gives to every person.” – Implied in Exodus 20:15

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.” – Ephesians 5:6

“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7

“Woe to those who devise wickedness and work evil on their beds! When morning dawns, they do it, because it is in the power of their hand.” – Micah 2:1

“Whoever steals from his father or mother and says, ‘That is no offense,’ is a companion to a man who destroys.” – Proverbs 28:24

“The thief must certainly make restitution; if he owns nothing, he must be sold to pay for his theft.” – Exodus 22:3

“The eighth commandment protects personal property and upholds justice in community life.” – Theological reflection on Exodus 20:15

“If he has stolen anything, whether an ox or a donkey or a sheep, and it is found alive in his possession, he shall restore double.” – Exodus 22:4

“Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, ‘Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody, I will pay back four times the amount.’” – Luke 19:8

“Therefore, whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will find mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.” – Acts 3:19

“He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9

“Restore what you took by oppression, and cease doing evil.” – Ezekiel 18:7

“Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.” – Ephesians 4:28

“Bear fruit worthy of repentance.” – Matthew 3:8

“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” – Mark 1:15

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10

“Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.” – Isaiah 44:22

“Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” – Luke 12:15

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” – Matthew 6:24

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” – Hebrews 13:5

“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” – 1 Timothy 6:9

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” – 1 Timothy 6:10

“And he said to them, ‘See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name… saying, “I am he!” And “The time is at hand!” Do not go after them.’” – Luke 21:8

“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.” – Proverbs 16:8

“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.” – Proverbs 23:4

“They wander from one path to another, seeking food, asking, ‘Where is it?’” – Job 15:23 (on the restless heart of the greedy)

“He who loves silver will never be satisfied with silver.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10

“For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” – 1 John 2:16

“Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.’” – Genesis 4:10 (applies metaphorically to stolen lives and goods)

“For thieves break in and steal, but I come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10

“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to each according to his works.” – Revelation 22:12

“Let no one deceive you: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7

“For the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished.” – Proverbs 17:5

“The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” – Proverbs 28:1

“Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord…” – Proverbs 1:29

“Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water. Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves.” – Isaiah 1:22-23

“Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms by injustice, who makes his neighbor serve him for nothing and does not give him his wages.” – Jeremiah 22:13

“The earth is defiled under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant.” – Isaiah 24:5

“All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.” – John 10:8

“It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” – Hebrews 10:31

“Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.” – Ephesians 4:28

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” – Proverbs 10:4

“Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.” – Proverbs 12:11

“He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much, and he who is unjust in a very little is unjust also in much.” – Luke 16:10

“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!” – Proverbs 6:6

“In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.” – Proverbs 14:23

“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” – Proverbs 10:22

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23

“Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.” – Proverbs 12:24

“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5

“Whoever gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.” – Proverbs 10:5

“By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground.” – Genesis 3:19

“You shall not pervert the justice due to your poor in his lawsuit.” – Exodus 23:6

“You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him.” – Leviticus 19:13

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27

“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31:9

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17

“Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees.” – Isaiah 10:1

“The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.” – Proverbs 29:14

“To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” – Proverbs 21:3

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3

“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.” – Proverbs 31:8

“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” – Matthew 5:6

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” – Luke 23:34 (spoken to criminals and sinners alike)

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.” – Luke 23:43 (to the repentant thief on the cross)

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” – Isaiah 1:18

“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions, for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” – Isaiah 43:25

“If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” – 1 John 1:7

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” – Isaiah 1:18

“God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” – Psalm 103:12

“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that He may have mercy on him.” – Isaiah 55:7

“Jesus answered, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.’” – John 8:11

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 103:8

“For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery…” – Mark 7:21

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9

“Out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” – Matthew 15:19

“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.” – Matthew 12:35

“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” – Proverbs 4:23

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” – Proverbs 12:25

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23

“The intentions of the heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” – Proverbs 20:5

“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” – Proverbs 11:14 (applies to inner moral direction)

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh.” – Romans 7:18

“The corrupt tree produces bad fruit.” – Matthew 7:17

“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it, he shall repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.” – Exodus 22:1

“Zacchaeus said to the Lord, ‘Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody, I will pay back four times the amount.’” – Luke 19:8

“Make restitution, O man of Israel, and give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel.” – Joshua 7:19

“When a man or woman commits any of the sins against man, they break faith with the Lord, and that person bears guilt. They must confess their sin and make full restitution.” – Numbers 5:6-7

“The offender must make restitution for what he stole and add a fifth of its value.” – Leviticus 6:5

“If he cannot afford a lamb, he is to bring two doves or two young pigeons.” – Leviticus 5:7 (principle of proportional restitution)

“If a man causes loss to his neighbor, he must make restitution.” – Exodus 22:5

“Pay back what you owe, and live in peace.” – Romans 13:8 (implied)

“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:10

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” – James 5:16

“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” – Romans 13:10

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10

“Though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” – Micah 7:8

“He lifts the poor from the dust and raises the beggar from the ash heap.” – 1 Samuel 2:8

“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” – Job 23:10

“I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not cover my iniquity… and You forgave the guilt of my sin.” – Psalm 32:5

“Return to Me, and I will return to you.” – Malachi 3:7

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor.” – Luke 4:18

“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.” – Jeremiah 29:11

“Whom the Lord loves, He disciplines.” – Hebrews 12:6

“Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy…” – Jude 1:24