Bible verses about Honesty
Verses about truthfulness in speech and conduct.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Exodus 20:16Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
Exodus 23:7You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.
Leviticus 19:11He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,
Psalms 15:2He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Proverbs 10:9Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
Proverbs 11:1He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Proverbs 12:17Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:19Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
Proverbs 16:13The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Proverbs 20:7Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.
Proverbs 21:6These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,
Zechariah 8:16Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
Proverbs 16:11Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
Acts 24:16Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Romans 12:17Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 4:2Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.
Ephesians 4:25Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
Philippians 4:8Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,
Colossians 3:9and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
1 Thessalonians 4:6In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Titus 2:7Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
Hebrews 13:18Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
1 Peter 2:12