What Does the Bible Say About Lying?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on lying
The Bible addresses lying in many places, consistently condemning it as a sin. In Proverbs, it is written that the Lord detests lying lips, while in the Ten Commandments, God commands us not to bear false witness against our neighbor. The Bible teaches that lying is ultimately rooted in the deception of the evil one and goes against the nature of God, who is the epitome of truth and honesty. Honesty and integrity are valued virtues in the Bible, and Christians are called to speak truthfully and live in a way that reflects the truth of God.
Bible Verses About Lying
Proverbs 12:22KJV
“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
Exodus 20:16KJV
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Colossians 3:9KJV
“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”
Proverbs 13:5KJV
“A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.”
Ephesians 4:25KJV
“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”
Proverbs 6:16–18KJV
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,”
Leviticus 19:11KJV
“Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.”
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