The Bible warns us about the deceitfulness of the heart. These verses encourage us to seek God’s wisdom and truth, guarding our hearts from misleading desires.
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Bible Verses About The Heart Is Deceitful
Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful above all things
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9
Proverbs 14:12 – There is a way that seems right to a man
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12
Matthew 15:19 – Out of the heart come evil thoughts
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” – Matthew 15:19
Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart above all else
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs 28:26 – He who trusts in his own heart is a fool
“Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” – Proverbs 28:26
Mark 7:21 – For from within, out of the heart of man
“For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder.” – Mark 7:21
Proverbs 16:9 – The heart of man plans his way
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Psalm 139:23 – Search me, O God
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” – Psalm 139:23
Proverbs 12:20 – Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil
“Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.” – Proverbs 12:20
1 Chronicles 28:9 – Serve Him with a loyal heart
“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.” – 1 Chronicles 28:9
Proverbs 21:2 – Every way of a man is right in his own eyes
“All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.” – Proverbs 21:2
Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure in heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8
1 Samuel 16:7 – For the LORD does not see as man sees
“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”” – 1 Samuel 16:7
Hebrews 4:12 – The word of God is living and powerful
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 16:1 – The plans of the heart belong to man
“To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.” – Proverbs 16:1
Philippians 4:7 – The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
Proverbs 19:21 – Many are the plans in the mind of a man
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21
1 Peter 3:4 – The hidden person of the heart
“Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” – 1 Peter 3:4
Ezekiel 11:19 – I will give them one heart
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 11:19
Matthew 22:37 – You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart
“Jesus replied: ‘‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.‘ ‘ – Matthew 22:37
Proverbs 27:19 – As in water face reflects face
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” – Proverbs 27:19
Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart, O God
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
Mark 11:23 – Whoever does not doubt in his heart
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” – Mark 11:23
Deuteronomy 6:5 – Love the LORD your God with all your heart
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5
Mark 12:30 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30
Acts 8:21 – For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness
“You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.” – Acts 8:21
Hebrews 10:22 – Let us draw near with a sincere heart
“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” – Hebrews 10:22
Ezekiel 36:26 – I will give you a new heart
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 36:26
Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart may fail
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
Proverbs 15:13 – A joyful heart makes a cheerful face
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” – Proverbs 15:13
1 Samuel 16:7 – Man looks at the outward appearance
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
Proverbs 6:18 – A heart that devises wicked plans
“a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil.” – Proverbs 6:18
Ezekeiel 18:31 – Get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit
“Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel?” – Ezekiel 18:31
Proverbs 7:25 – Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways
“Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths.” – Proverbs 7:25
Proverbs 23:7 – As he thinks in his heart, so is he
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. ‘Eat and drink!’ he says to you, but his heart is not with you.” – Proverbs 23:7
1 Timothy 1:5 – The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart
“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” – 1 Timothy 1:5
Acts 2:37 – They were cut to the heart
“When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’” – Acts 2:37
Matthew 5:28 – But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28
Proverbs 13:12 – Hope deferred makes the heart sick
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” – Proverbs 13:12
Proverbs 16:5 – Everyone who is arrogant in heart
“The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 16:5
Psalm 119:11 – I have stored up your word in my heart
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11
Proverbs 14:13 – Even in laughter the heart may ache
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.” – Proverbs 14:13