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100 Bible Verses about Truth And Honesty

Proverbs 12:22 ESV / 59 helpful votes

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

1 John 3:18 ESV / 50 helpful votes

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 45 helpful votes

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

John 8:32 ESV / 42 helpful votes

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Proverbs 11:3 ESV / 42 helpful votes

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

John 14:6 ESV / 38 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

1 John 1:6 ESV / 35 helpful votes

If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

James 5:12 ESV / 35 helpful votes

But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.

Ephesians 4:15 ESV / 33 helpful votes

Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,

James 3:17 ESV / 30 helpful votes

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

Matthew 5:8 ESV / 30 helpful votes

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Proverbs 21:3 ESV / 30 helpful votes

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 10:2 ESV / 30 helpful votes

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.

Psalm 112:5 ESV / 30 helpful votes

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 16:28 ESV / 29 helpful votes

A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

Exodus 20:16 ESV / 29 helpful votes

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

1 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 28 helpful votes

Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.

Colossians 3:9 ESV / 28 helpful votes

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 28 helpful votes

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

2 Corinthians 8:21 ESV / 28 helpful votes

For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.

John 1:1-6:71 ESV / 28 helpful votes

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ...

Luke 12:2 ESV / 28 helpful votes

Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

Proverbs 12:1-22:29 ESV / 28 helpful votes

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. ...

1 Peter 3:10-12 ESV / 27 helpful votes

For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Philippians 4:8-9 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Luke 6:31 ESV / 27 helpful votes

And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.

Matthew 5:37 ESV / 26 helpful votes

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.

Romans 13:7 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.

Romans 13:6 ESV / 25 helpful votes

For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.

Luke 8:16 ESV / 25 helpful votes

“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.

Proverbs 16:8 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

Proverbs 6:16-20 ESV / 25 helpful votes

There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 4:25 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.

Proverbs 3:27 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Ephesians 4:25 ESV / 24 helpful votes

Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.

John 4:24 ESV / 24 helpful votes

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

John 8:31-32 ESV / 23 helpful votes

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 1:14 ESV / 23 helpful votes

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Proverbs 19:1 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.

Proverbs 2:9 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

Psalm 37:7 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!

James 1:26 ESV / 22 helpful votes

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.

1 Timothy 2:2 ESV / 22 helpful votes

For kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Acts 24:16 ESV / 22 helpful votes

So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.

Proverbs 10:9 ESV / 22 helpful votes

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

Hebrews 12:11 ESV / 21 helpful votes

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Acts 5:3-4 ESV / 20 helpful votes

But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.”

Proverbs 12:17 ESV / 20 helpful votes

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

Revelation 21:8 ESV / 19 helpful votes

But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

James 3:2 ESV / 19 helpful votes

For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

2 Corinthians 4:2 ESV / 19 helpful votes

But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

James 1:18 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Hebrews 13:18 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.

Romans 13:1-16:27 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...

John 8:44 ESV / 18 helpful votes

You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Luke 8:1-16:31 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means. And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it. ...

Matthew 5:1-8:34 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. ...

Proverbs 21:1-23:35 ESV / 18 helpful votes

The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. ...

Proverbs 16:1-18:24 ESV / 18 helpful votes

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. ...

Proverbs 16:1-28:28 ESV / 18 helpful votes

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. ...

Proverbs 2:1-9:18 ESV / 18 helpful votes

My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. ...

Psalm 112:1-115:18 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. ...

Psalm 86:11 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

Psalm 25:5 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

James 5:2 ESV / 17 helpful votes

Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten.

John 3:18 ESV / 17 helpful votes

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

John 3:3 ESV / 17 helpful votes

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Proverbs 28:18 ESV / 17 helpful votes

Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 24:26 ESV / 17 helpful votes

Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.

Proverbs 16:13 ESV / 17 helpful votes

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

1 Chronicles 29:17 ESV / 17 helpful votes

I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you.

Romans 13:2 ESV / 15 helpful votes

Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

Proverbs 4:2 ESV / 15 helpful votes

For I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.

3 John 1:4 ESV / 14 helpful votes

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

1 John 5:20 ESV / 14 helpful votes

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

John 3:16-17 ESV / 14 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Psalm 34:13 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 14 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. ...

1 John 2:27 ESV / 13 helpful votes

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

John 15:7 ESV / 13 helpful votes

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Proverbs 16:11 ESV / 13 helpful votes

A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

Proverbs 11:1 ESV / 13 helpful votes

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 12 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

1 Peter 3:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes

For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;

Hebrews 11:1 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Philippians 4:2 ESV / 12 helpful votes

I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

John 16:7 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

John 14:3 ESV / 12 helpful votes

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

Proverbs 28:6 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.

Titus 2:7-8 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

John 4:23-24 ESV / 11 helpful votes

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Luke 16:10 ESV / 11 helpful votes

“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Proverbs 10:32 ESV / 11 helpful votes

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.

1 Peter 3:16 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

1 Peter 2:12 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Hebrews 6:18 ESV / 10 helpful votes

So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Ephesians 5:9 ESV / 10 helpful votes

(for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),

1 Corinthians 13:6-7 ESV / 10 helpful votes

It does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

John 15:26 ESV / 10 helpful votes

“But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

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