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Bible Verses About Betrayal

“They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.”

— Psalms 35:12

Psalm 55 is the Bible's betrayal psalm — "it was not an enemy that reproached me... but it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance." The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Psalms 35:12 to Psalms 41:9.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about betrayal here is Psalms 35:12: "They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul." Psalms 55:12 follows close behind: "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:" Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.

Psalms 35:12

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02 · King James Version

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:

Psalms 55:12

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03 · King James Version

We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.

Psalms 55:14

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04 · King James Version

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

Psalms 55:21

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05 · King James Version

Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.

Psalms 88:18

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06 · King James Version

Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders.

Jeremiah 9:4

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07 · King James Version

For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.

Jeremiah 12:6

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08 · King James Version

All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him.

Obadiah 1:7

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09 · King James Version

For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.

Micah 7:6

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10 · King James Version

And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

Matthew 10:36

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11 · King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Matthew 26:50

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12 · King James Version

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

Luke 22:48

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13 · King James Version

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

John 13:18

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14 · King James Version

At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

2 Timothy 4:16

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15 · King James Version

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

Psalms 41:9

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When to read these verses

These verses suit the seasons after the casseroles stop — the middle of grief and recovery, where most of it is actually lived. They are also the verses people keep coming back to years later, which is why the list stays short and the texts stay whole.

How to use this list

Each verse card carries the King James text with a World English Bible toggle for modern phrasing — worth checking before reading aloud at a service or sending to someone who finds the old grammar hard. Copy the verse; it keeps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about betrayal?
Psalms 35:12 is the one most readers land on: "They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul." Psalms 55:12 is the usual second: "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:" The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
Can these verses be read at a service or sent to someone grieving?
Yes — that is a primary use. Every verse on this page is public domain in both translations shown (King James Version and World English Bible), so they can be printed, read aloud, or included in a card without permission. The copy button renders the verse with its reference, ready to paste.
Where in the Bible does it talk about betrayal?
The verses on this page come from 8 books of the Bible — most notably Psalms, Jeremiah, Obadiah and 5 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses betrayal in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about betrayal?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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