Bible Verses about “deceit”
The Bible contains 17 verses about deceit across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:”
“haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;”
“Be careful that you don't let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.”
“a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.”
“a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,”
“For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?”
“For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.”
“A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.”
“His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.”
“Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.”
“A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.”
“When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.”
“He who practices deceit won't dwell within my house. He who speaks falsehood won't be established before my eyes.”
“Deliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.”
“Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.”
“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.”