100+ Bible Quotes About Cheating and Lying – Powerful Truths for Conviction & Healing

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:16

“All liars will have their place in the fiery lake of burning sulfur.” – Revelation 21:8

“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.” – Proverbs 12:22

“Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?” – Acts 5:3

“No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house.” – Psalm 101:7

“The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as born, speaking lies.” – Psalm 58:3

“Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips.” – Proverbs 10:18

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self.” – Colossians 3:9

“A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.” – Proverbs 25:18

“They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor; with flattering lips and with a double heart they speak.” – Psalm 12:2

“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” – Proverbs 12:22

“It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.” – Proverbs 14:21

“A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into ruin.” – Proverbs 17:20

“Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a gossip.” – Proverbs 20:19

“With their tongues they speak deceit; the poison of vipers is under their lips.” – Romans 3:13

“A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.” – Proverbs 26:28

“When words are many, sin is not absent; but he who holds his tongue is wise.” – Proverbs 10:19

“A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the mouth of a fool proclaims folly.” – Proverbs 12:23

“A man of lies will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 19:5

“An evildoer listens to wicked lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.” – Proverbs 17:4

“The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.” – Proverbs 13:5

“He who walks with integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” – Proverbs 10:9

“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.” – Proverbs 12:19

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13

“But as for the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur.” – Revelation 21:8

“I hate those who cling to worthless idols.” – Jonah 2:8

“The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.” – Proverbs 15:25

“For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you.” – Psalm 5:4

“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” – Proverbs 15:3

“Be sure your sin will find you out.” – Numbers 32:23

“The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.” – Proverbs 11:18

“Therefore, because you trample on the poor and take from them levies of grain, you will not live in the houses of hewn stone.” – Amos 5:11

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” – Isaiah 5:20

“The Lord will cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaks boastful words.” – Psalm 12:3

“There is a conspiracy of her prophets within her: they are like a roaring lion tearing its prey.” – Ezekiel 22:25

“Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water.” – Isaiah 1:22

“Speak the truth, each one of you, to your neighbor. Do not lie to each other.” – Zechariah 8:16

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up.” – Ephesians 4:29

“Put away falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor.” – Ephesians 4:25

“Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” – Proverbs 13:3

“The one who walks blamelessly does what is right and speaks the truth from his heart.” – Psalm 15:2

“A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness utters lies.” – Proverbs 12:17

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” – Proverbs 11:3

“Righteous lips enrich many, but fools die for lack of sense.” – Proverbs 10:21

“An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” – Proverbs 24:26

“Whoever guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.” – Proverbs 13:3

“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.” – Proverbs 15:2

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.” – Proverbs 11:30

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” – Jeremiah 23:1

“Rulers should not be quick-tempered or greedy for money, but should be self-controlled and upright.” – Titus 1:7

“The prince who demands gifts ruins his country.” – Proverbs 28:16

“By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.” – Proverbs 29:4

“Shepherd the flock of God among you, not under compulsion, but willingly.” – 1 Peter 5:2

“My people have been led astray by their shepherds; they have forgotten the place of rest.” – Jeremiah 50:6

“You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured.” – Ezekiel 34:4

“The leaders of Israel oppress my people, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace.” – Ezekiel 13:10

“Her priests do violence to my law and profane my holy things.” – Malachi 2:8

“They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.” – Jeremiah 6:14

“Because the shepherd has scattered my flock, I will punish the leaders.” – Jeremiah 23:2

“You ruled over men unjustly and terrified the gentle.” – Psalm 82:2

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.” – 1 John 1:9

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10

“Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” – Joel 2:12

“Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work.” – Ephesians 4:28

“Restore us, O Lord, and we will be restored; renew our days as of old.” – Lamentations 5:21

“Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.” – Psalm 51:11

“He shows compassion to the humble and contrite.” – Isaiah 57:15

“Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:7

“Wash and be clean! Remove your evil deeds from my sight!” – Isaiah 1:16

“I will cleanse them from all the guilt of their sin against me.” – Jeremiah 33:8

“Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: ‘Forgive all our iniquity.’” – Hosea 14:2

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” – Isaiah 1:18

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.” – Ephesians 6:14

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32

“Your word is truth.” – John 17:17

“The truth will come to light, and falsehood will be exposed.” – 1 Corinthians 4:5

“Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead.” – John 3:19

“The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.” – Hebrews 4:12

“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” – John 17:17

“The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.” – Proverbs 8:13

“Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light.” – John 3:20

“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the purposes of his heart to all generations.” – Psalm 33:11

“The truth endures forever, while lies are short-lived.” – Psalm 117:2

“In whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving.” – 2 Corinthians 4:4

“Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord, and false scales are not good.” – Proverbs 20:23

“You shall not defraud your neighbor nor rob him. The wages of a hired worker shall not remain with you overnight.” – Leviticus 19:13

“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.” – Proverbs 21:6

“A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” – Proverbs 11:1

“Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted at the gate.” – Proverbs 22:22

“Cursed is the man who moves his neighbor’s landmark.” – Deuteronomy 27:17

“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” – Proverbs 22:7

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10

“Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ In tithes and offerings.” – Malachi 3:8

“Let your yes be yes, and your no be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” – James 5:12

“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.” – Proverbs 16:8

“Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy at the gate.” – Proverbs 22:23

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4

“Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a party to his death.” – Proverbs 19:18

“Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.” – Proverbs 13:24

“Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” – Proverbs 23:22

“Correct your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.” – Proverbs 29:17

“Rebuke a fool, and he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.” – Proverbs 9:8

“The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.” – Proverbs 29:15

“Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.” – Proverbs 23:13

“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.” – Proverbs 22:15

“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.” – Proverbs 1:5

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.” – Proverbs 3:1

“Let no temptation take hold of you except what is common to mankind.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.” – Ephesians 6:11

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” – Matthew 26:41

“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41

“Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire.” – James 1:14

“Do not love the world or anything in the world.” – 1 John 2:15

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” – Hebrews 13:5

“But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and a trap.” – 1 Timothy 6:9

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial; for once tested, that person will receive the crown of life.” – James 1:12