Being stolen from is more than just losing an item or resource—it’s often a deeply personal violation that leaves emotional and spiritual wounds. Whether the theft is physical, financial, or even a betrayal of trust, the pain can be profound. It can stir up feelings of anger, confusion, helplessness, and a desire for justice or even revenge. But as followers of Christ, we are called to respond differently. Not with bitterness, but with trust in God’s justice and healing power.
The Bible never ignores the reality of injustice. It speaks directly to the pain of being wronged, and it also shows us how God stands as our righteous defender and provider. When we are wronged, Scripture doesn’t tell us to deny the pain, but it does invite us to rise above it. God promises to repay, to restore, and to vindicate those who trust in Him. He also calls us to forgive, not because the offense was small, but because our healing depends on it.
Jesus Himself was betrayed, abandoned, and wronged in ways beyond measure, yet He responded with grace and surrendered all judgment to the Father. This is not weakness—it is divine strength. In moments when we feel robbed of peace, security, or trust, we must return to the Word of God for our anchor. These verses will help you process your pain, affirm God’s justice, and remind you that no one can truly steal from a heart fully secured in Christ.
Bible Verses For When Someone Steals From You
1. Exodus 20:15
You shall not steal.
2. Leviticus 6:4-5
When they sin in any of these ways and realize their guilt, they must return what they have stolen or taken… and add a fifth of the value to it.
3. Proverbs 6:30-31
People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger, but… he must pay sevenfold.
4. Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge… but leave room for God’s wrath.
5. Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
6. Isaiah 61:7
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance.
7. Joel 2:25
I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.
8. Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.
9. Luke 6:29-30
If someone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.
10. Matthew 5:40-42
If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
11. Ephesians 4:28
Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands.
12. Psalm 37:1-2
Do not fret because of those who are evil… they will soon wither like the grass.
13. Psalm 62:10
Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods.
14. Ecclesiastes 5:10
Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied.
15. Proverbs 10:2
Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
16. Proverbs 13:11
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
17. Zechariah 5:3
This is the curse that is going out over the whole land: For according to what it says on one side, every thief will be banished.
18. Job 20:19-21
For he has oppressed the poor and left them destitute… nothing he gained will endure.
19. Isaiah 1:23-24
Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves… Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty, declares: “Ah, I will vent my wrath on my foes.”
20. 1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing.
21. Luke 12:33
Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven… where no thief comes near.
22. Proverbs 21:6
A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
23. Psalm 50:18
When you see a thief, you join with him; you throw in your lot with adulterers.
24. Hosea 7:1
Whenever I would heal Israel, the sins of Ephraim are exposed and the crimes of Samaria revealed. They practice deceit, thieves break into houses.
25. Jeremiah 2:26
As a thief is disgraced when he is caught, so the people of Israel are disgraced.
26. Micah 2:1-2
Woe to those who plan iniquity… They defraud people of their homes.
27. Psalm 10:3
He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord.
28. Matthew 24:43
If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch.
29. Revelation 3:3
But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.
30. 2 Kings 5:26
Was not my spirit with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to take money or to accept clothes?
31. Amos 5:12
For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes.
32. Proverbs 28:6
Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.
33. Psalm 37:28
For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones.
34. Psalm 119:134
Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
35. Romans 13:10
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About When Someone Steals From You
When someone steals from you, it feels like more than just a loss of property—it’s a violation of trust and peace. However, Scripture offers a higher perspective. God does not overlook injustice. He is a righteous judge and a faithful restorer. Time and time again, the Word reminds us that our true treasure is not what we possess but who we belong to. Thieves may take what is temporary, but they cannot touch what is eternal.
God assures us that He will repay, restore, and defend us. His justice is perfect, and His timing is sure. Our call is not to seek revenge, but to walk in trust, integrity, and peace. We may be hurt, but we are not helpless. We may lose something, but we are not lost. As we forgive and move forward, we open our hearts to God’s healing and provision. Let Him deal with the wrongdoer while you rest in the safety of His hands.
Say This Prayer
Lord God, I bring before You the pain of being stolen from. I feel violated, and it hurts to be wronged in this way. But today, I choose to trust You as my defender and restorer. I refuse to carry the burden of revenge. Help me to forgive and release the one who hurt me into Your hands. Remind me that You are my provider, and nothing is truly lost when I belong to You. Heal my heart, restore what was taken, and let Your justice prevail in Your perfect timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.