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Bible Verses About Shame

Verses for those weighed down by shame — and God's promise that no one who trusts in Him will be put to shame.

Shame is one of the most crushing human experiences — the feeling not just that you did something wrong, but that you are something wrong. These Bible verses on shame speak directly to that wound. Scripture declares that no one who believes in God will be put to shame. Jesus endured the cross, despising its shame, so that ours could be lifted. He turns shame into double honor, ashes into beauty. If you carry shame today — from your past, your family, your failures, your body — these scriptures are a declaration over your life: you are seen, redeemed, and not condemned.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:1

More Verses for Shame

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

Psalm 34:5

For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.

Isaiah 61:7

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Romans 10:11

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2

Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

Zephaniah 3:19

And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Joel 2:26

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:1