What are some Bible verses about honesty?

Answer  
  

Proverbs 12:22  

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

Proverbs 19:1  

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

John 8:32  

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

2 Corinthians 8:21  

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

1 Peter 3:10\-12  

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.”  
  

Proverbs 11:3  

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

Colossians 3:9  

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

Philippians 4:8\-9  

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.  
  

Matthew 5:37  

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

Luke 6:31  

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

Exodus 20:16  

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.  
  

Proverbs 10:9  

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

Proverbs 11:1  

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

Proverbs 16:13  

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

Hebrews 13:18  

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

Acts 24:16  

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

Ephesians 4:25  

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

Philippians 4:8  

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.  
  

James 1:26  

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

Proverbs 16:28  

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

*Unless otherwise noted, all Bible verses are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.*  
  

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