What does the Bible say about honesty?

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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The King James Bible addresses honesty in several passages:

Proverbs 12:22 (KJV)

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

Ephesians 4:25 (KJV)

25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Exodus 20:16 (KJV)

16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Proverbs 11:3 (KJV)

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Colossians 3:9-10 (KJV)

9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

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