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Liar

Proverbs regarding cheat, deceiver, fabricator, false witness, liar, phony, trickster

  1. There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things 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 are swift to run to evil,
    a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

    Prov. 6:16-19 (read whole chapter)


  2. "Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!"

    Prov. 9:17 (read whole chapter)


  3. The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

    Prov. 12:22 (read whole chapter)


  4. A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

    Prov. 14:5 (read whole chapter)


  5. A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.

    Prov. 14:25 (read whole chapter)


  6. One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

    Prov. 17:4 (read whole chapter)


  7. A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.

    Prov. 19:5 (read whole chapter)


  8. A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

    Prov. 19:28 (read whole chapter)


  9. Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

    Prov. 20:17 (read whole chapter)


  10. Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.

    Prov. 21:6 (read whole chapter)


  11. A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

    Prov. 21:28 (read whole chapter)


  12. A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

    Prov. 26:28 (read whole chapter)

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