Quotes about Deception
And after I have vented My wrath against the wall and against those who whitewashed it, I will say to you: ‘The wall is gone, and so are those who whitewashed it—
— Ezekiel 13:15
therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.”
— Ezekiel 13:23
while they offer false visions for you and lying divinations about you—to be placed on the necks of the wicked who are slain, whose day has come, the time of their final punishment.
— Ezekiel 21:29
Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.
— Ezekiel 22:28
But Oholibah carried her prostitution even further. She saw the men portrayed on the wall, images of the Chaldeans, engraved in vermilion,
— Ezekiel 23:14
Therefore, Oholibah, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will incite your lovers against you, those from whom you turned away in disgust. And I will bring them against you from every side—
— Ezekiel 23:22
Then I said of her who had grown old in adulteries: ‘Now let them use her as a prostitute, for that is all she is!’
— Ezekiel 23:43
At this time some astrologers came forward and maliciously accused the Jews,
— Daniel 3:8
And the two kings, with their hearts bent on evil, will speak lies at the same table, but to no avail, for still the end will come at the appointed time.
— Daniel 11:27
With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.
— Daniel 11:32
Now when they fall, they will be granted a little help, but many will join them insincerely.
— Daniel 11:34
Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.
— Hosea 4:2