Bible Verses about 'Deceit'

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those… Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. evil joy peace
Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. Psalm 120:2	Deliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. speaking redeemer soul

Then keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Psalm 34:14	Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies. speaking evil truth
Then he went on, “It is what comes out of a person that defiles. For from within, from the human heart, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, malice, deceit, indecency, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly. All these evils come from within, and they defile a person.” Mark 7:20-23	He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts, covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile the man.” sin purification temptation
Put on the armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the deceit of the devil. Ephesians 6:11	Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. equipment evil protection
For: “If anyone wishes to love life and to experience good days, he must restrain his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn away from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.” 1 Peter 3:10-11	For, “He who would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.” love peace life
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30	Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. awe beauty
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but worldly cares and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. Matthew 13:22	What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. Word of God worrying money
The heart is more deceitful than any other thing, and it is also perverse. Who can uncover its secrets? I, the Lord, search the heart and probe the mind to reward all according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve. Jeremiah 17:9-10	The heart is deceitful above all things and it is exceedingly corrupt. Who can know it? “I, Yahweh, search the mind. I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.” reward life heart
He is a rock, his deeds are perfect, and all of his ways are just. He is a God of truth who does no wrong; he is just and upright. Deuteronomy 32:4	The Rock: his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he. holiness righteousness reliability
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
Turn away from the mouth that deceives and keep your distance from lips that mislead. Proverbs 4:24	Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you. speaking truth lying