Lies and Deceit

A lie can only be covered up with more lies.

Truthful lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

Proverbs 21:6

Deceit can only be concealed by more deceit.

Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put devious lips far from you.

Proverbs 4:24

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14;8

Truth, on the other hand, needs no cover.

Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

Ephesians 4:25

 

Truth is not the best policy, it's the only policy.

Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 3:3

Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Proverbs 23:23

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:22