“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'”
Bible Verses About Curses
Understanding the Nature of Curses
Deuteronomy 28:15
“However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you.”
Galatians 3:10
“For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.’
Proverbs 26:2
“Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.”
Numbers 23:23
“There is no divination against Jacob, no evil omens against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and of Israel, ‘See what God has done!’
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,’ declares the Lord.”
James 3:10
“Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.”
Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Proverbs 3:33
“The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.”
Malachi 2:2
“If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not resolved to honor me.’
Job 31:30
“Never have I allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against their life.”
Consequences of Curses
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Ephesians 5:6
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.”
Deuteronomy 28:20
“The Lord will send on you curses, confusion, and rebuke in everything you put your hand to, until you are destroyed and come to sudden ruin because of the evil you have done in forsaking him.”
Matthew 27:25
“All the people answered, ‘His blood is on us and on our children!’
Galatians 3:13
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.’
Proverbs 10:24
“What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted.”
Proverbs 11:31
“If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!”
Jeremiah 17:5
“This is what the Lord says: ‘Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.’
Deuteronomy 28:61
“The Lord will bring on you all the diseases of Egypt that you dreaded, and they will cling to you.”
Proverbs 26:27
“Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.”
Breaking Curses Through Faith
Luke 10:19
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Psalms 107:20
“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”
Colossians 1:13
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
1 John 4:4
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
Prayers Against Curses
Psalm 119:114
“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.”
Psalm 68:1
“May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.”
Matthew 18:18
“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
Psalms 91:3
“Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.”
Psalms 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Ephesians 6:12
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Philippians 2:10
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.”
Breaking Generational Curses
Exodus 34:7
“Maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”
Ezekiel 18:30
“Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways,’ declares the Sovereign Lord. ‘Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall.”
Deuteronomy 5:9
“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.”
Psalms 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Isaiah 58:6
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?”
Matthew 12:29
“Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder the strong man’s house.”
Acts 2:38
“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Galatians 6:7
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
Overcoming Curses with Blessings
James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Numbers 6:24
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.”
Psalms 23:5
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”
Proverbs 10:6
“Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.”
Deuteronomy 28:2
“All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.”
Ephesians 1:3
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”
Revelation 21:4
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’”
Psalm 128:2
“You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.”
2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Psalms 37:4
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Final Thoughts
Living under the shadow of curses can feel heavy, but we must remember that we have the power to overcome with faith. God has a way to break every curse and bless our lives with promises of hope and restoration.
We can always trust in God’s promises to protect us and turn our trials into testimonies. By seeking Him earnestly, we can find the strength to repel any evil trying to influence us.
Let’s encourage each other in our faith and share these truths to uplift one another. If you want to learn more about how to rely on God’s strength, take a look at trusting God and prayers for protection.