Lying

Lying refers to the act of intentionally misleading or deceiving others through words or actions. It is considered a harmful behavior that can damage relationships, destroy trust, and harm one’s reputation. Lying can take many forms, including dishonest or false statements, deception by omission, and misrepresentation. In some cases, lying can be a serious violation of social norms and ethical standards, leading to negative consequences for the liar and those affected by the lie.

Proverbs 6:16-19

16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

Proverbs 12:19

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

Proverbs 14:5

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.

Proverbs 19:9

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.

Proverbs 21:6

6 A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.

Proverbs 24:28

28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause- would you use your lips to mislead?

Psalm 101:7

7 No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence.

Colossians 3:9-10

9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Luke 8:17

17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.

John 8:44

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Exodus 20:16

16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Ephesians 4:25

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

1 John 1:9

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 2:4

4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.

Revelation 21:8

8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars-they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Leviticus 19:11

11 ” ‘Do not steal. ” ‘Do not lie. ” ‘Do not deceive one another.

Matthew 15:18-20

18 But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts-murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20 These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”

Psalm 58:3

3 Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward, spreading lies.

James 3:14

14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.