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Bible Verses About Temptation

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”

— Psalms 1:1

The Bible is strikingly matter-of-fact about temptation: it will come, it has a predictable anatomy, and there is always a provided way of escape. First Corinthians 10:13 states all three in a single verse. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Psalms 1:1 to 1 Peter 5:8.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about temptation here is Psalms 1:1: "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." Psalms 119:11 follows close behind: "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." 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

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Psalms 1:1

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02 · King James Version

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalms 119:11

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03 · King James Version

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

Proverbs 4:14

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04 · King James Version

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Matthew 6:13

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05 · King James Version

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Matthew 26:41

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06 · King James Version

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Romans 13:14

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07 · King James Version

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

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08 · King James Version

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16

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09 · King James Version

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:11

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10 · King James Version

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Hebrews 2:18

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11 · King James Version

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 4:15

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12 · King James Version

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

James 1:13

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13 · King James Version

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

James 1:14

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14 · King James Version

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:7

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15 · King James Version

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

1 Peter 5:8

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When to read these verses

These verses are read honestly — which is to say, by people who recognize themselves in them. The Bible's treatment of sin is diagnostic before it is corrective: name the condition precisely, then show the provided remedy. Both halves are on this page.

How to use this list

Use the copy buttons to keep the diagnosis and the remedy in the same place. If you are reading for someone else, the confession and forgiveness verses (1 John 1:9 is on the original forgiveness page) pair with this list by design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about temptation?
Psalms 1:1 is the one most readers land on: "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." Psalms 119:11 is the usual second: "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
Are these verses condemning?
They are diagnostic — which is different. The same New Testament that names sin most precisely (Romans 3, 1 John 1) carries its remedy in the next verse every time. Read the list whole rather than excerpting the hardest verse: the Bible's order is conviction first, cleansing immediately after, and this page keeps that order visible.
Where in the Bible does it talk about temptation?
The verses on this page come from 10 books of the Bible — most notably Psalms, Proverbs, Matthew and 7 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses temptation 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 temptation?
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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