“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:16
Bible Verses About Being Truthful
Proverbs 12:22 – God delights in those who are honest.
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” – Proverbs 12:22
John 8:32 – Truth sets us free.
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32
Ephesians 4:25 – We are called to speak the truth.
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” – Ephesians 4:25
Zachariah 8:16 – Speak the truth to one another.
“These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace.” – Zachariah 8:16
Proverbs 10:9 – Walking in integrity.
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” – Proverbs 10:9
Colossians 3:9 – Do not lie to one another.
“Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices.” – Colossians 3:9
Psalm 15:2 – The character of the righteous.
“He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart.” – Psalm 15:2
1 Peter 3:10 – Loving life requires speaking truthfully.
“For whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.” – 1 Peter 3:10
Proverbs 6:16-19 – God hates lying.
“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.” – Proverbs 6:16-19
John 14:6 – Jesus is the truth.
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – John 14:6
Matthew 5:37 – Let your yes be yes.
“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” – Matthew 5:37
Proverbs 21:6 – Deceit brings fleeting gains.
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.” – Proverbs 21:6
1 John 1:6 – Walking in darkness vs. light.
“If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” – 1 John 1:6
Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished.
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.” – Proverbs 19:5
Luke 16:10 – Faithfulness in little things.
“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.” – Luke 16:10
Proverbs 15:14 – The pursuit of knowledge.
“The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.” – Proverbs 15:14
Romans 12:17 – Live honorably among all.
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” – Romans 12:17
James 3:14 – Wisdom that leads to bitterness.
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.” – James 3:14
Proverbs 17:7 – The speech of the righteous.
“Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.” – Proverbs 17:7
Philippians 4:8 – Think on these things.
“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.” – Philippians 4:8
Titus 1:2 – God does not lie.
“In hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.” – Titus 1:2
Proverbs 25:14 – The emptiness of false promises.
“Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift hardly given.” – Proverbs 25:14
Isaiah 59:14 – Justice is turned back.
“Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter.” – Isaiah 59:14
2 Corinthians 8:21 – Providing for what is honorable.
“For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man.” – 2 Corinthians 8:21
Isaiah 45:19 – A God who speaks the truth.
“I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I, the Lord, speak the truth; I declare what is right.” – Isaiah 45:19
Proverbs 3:3-4 – Let love and faithfulness never leave you.
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” – Proverbs 3:3-4
Hebrews 13:18 – Pray for us, for we are sure.
“Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.” – Hebrews 13:18
Acts 5:4 – Lying to the Holy Spirit.
“You have not lied to man but to God.” – Acts 5:4
Job 27:4 – My lips will not speak lies.
“My lips will not speak falsehood, and my tongue will not utter deceit.” – Job 27:4
Psalms 51:6 – God desires truth in our innermost being.
“Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.” – Psalms 51:6
Final Thoughts
Truthfulness is something we are all called to practice within our lives. It’s not always easy, but scripture reminds us how vital it is. As we explore truth in our day-to-day interactions, we genuinely reflect God’s character to those around us. Choosing honesty cultivates healthy relationships and builds trust while revealing our commitment to living righteously. When we make truth a priority, we align closer to God’s heart and purpose for our lives.
We should always encourage ourselves and others to remain truthful, pursuing it in our thoughts and actions. If you’re interested in learning more about related topics, consider checking out some resources like Bible Verses About Gossip or Bible Verses About Temptation. There’s a lot more wisdom and insight waiting to be discovered!
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