Proverbs 12:22
Read Proverbs →“Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.”
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Bible Verses About Honesty
God delights in truthful lips and detests every kind of deceit. These Bible verses about honesty call believers to speak truth, keep their word, and live without pretense.
Ephesians 4:25
Read Ephesians →“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.”
Proverbs 12:19
Read Proverbs →“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”
Colossians 3:9-10
Read Colossians →“Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”
Zechariah 8:16
Read Zechariah →“These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,”
Proverbs 11:1
Read Proverbs →“Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.”
Leviticus 19:11
Read Leviticus →“You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.”
Psalms 34:13
Read Psalms →“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.”
Proverbs 16:13
Read Proverbs →“Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.”
John 8:32
Read John →“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Honesty?
God delights in truthful lips and detests every kind of deceit. These Bible verses about honesty call believers to speak truth, keep their word, and live without pretense.
What is a good Bible verse about Honesty?
Proverbs 12:22: “Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.”
Where should I start reading about Honesty in the Bible?
Start with Ephesians 4:25, one of the 10 verses gathered here on this topic.