Bible Verses About Honesty

"There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching."

Proverbs 6:16-20 ESV

"A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight."

Proverbs 11:1 ESV

"And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them."

Luke 6:31 ESV

"Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things."

Hebrews 13:18 ESV

"For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man."

2 Corinthians 8:21 ESV

"Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight."

Proverbs 12:22 ESV

"So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter."

Isaiah 59:14 NIV

"They did not require an accounting from those to whom they gave the money to pay the workers, because they acted with complete honesty."

2 Kings 12:15 NIV

"And my honesty will testify for me in the future, whenever you check on the wages you have paid me. Any goat in my possession that is not speckled or spotted, or any lamb that is not dark-colored, will be considered stolen.”"

Genesis 30:33 NIV

"For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."

1 Timothy 2:2 KJV