Bible Verses about Honesty

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in… 1 John 3:18

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. truth speaking
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Proverbs 11:3	The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. reliability

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. righteousness sacrifice
If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 1 John 1:6	If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true. sin truth lying
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8	Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. blessing heart
Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Romans 13:7	Pay to all what is due them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. money awe debt
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15	Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. truth work
A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28	A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. gossip friendship lying
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. righteousness money contentment
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Psalm 37:7	Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. life patience
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:17	But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. peace wisdom
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Proverbs 3:27	Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. giving debt
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Proverbs 12:22	Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. lying speaking truth
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. James 5:12	Above all, my beloved, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “Yes” be yes and your “No” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. truth speaking judgment
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5	It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. generosity mercy
No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Luke 8:16	No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. holiness light
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs 4:25	Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. reliability righteousness
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. righteousness goodness
Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Luke 12:2	Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. truth
For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Romans 13:6	For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, busy with this very thing. money greed
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” Acts 5:3-4	“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God!” lying money devil
Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7	Now, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care what you do, for there is no perversion of justice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or taking of bribes. awe righteousness