being honest
What does the Bible say about being honest? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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3The simplicity of the just shall direct them, and the rebellion of the perverse will devastate them.
16You shall not speak false testimony against your neighbor.
32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”
22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
1A deceitful scale is an abomination with the Lord, and a fair weighing is his will.
21For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.
1Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.
10Whoever is faithful in what is least, is also faithful in what is greater. And whoever is unjust in what is small, is also unjust in what is greater.
9He who walks in simplicity walks in confidence. But he who corrupts his ways shall be discovered.
13Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.