Quotes about Deception
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
— Proverbs 11:22
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
— Proverbs 12:19
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
— Proverbs 12:22
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
— Proverbs 13:5
One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
— Proverbs 13:7
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
— Proverbs 14:5
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
— Proverbs 14:12
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
— Proverbs 14:17
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
— Proverbs 14:25
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
— Proverbs 16:25
He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
— Proverbs 16:30
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
— Proverbs 17:7