Proverbs 4:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Never tell lies or be deceitful in what you say.

Cross References

Job 11:14

and give up your sins— even those you do in secret.

Psalm 34:14

Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace.

Proverbs 10:32

If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.

Proverbs 17:20

Dishonesty does you no good, and telling lies will get you in trouble.

Proverbs 19:1

It's better to be poor and live right than to be a stupid liar.

Proverbs 4:25

Keep looking straight ahead, without turning aside.

Proverbs 6:12

Worthless liars go around

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

Proverbs 8:8

Every word I speak is honest, not one is misleading or deceptive.

Ezekiel 18:31

Give up your evil ways and start thinking pure thoughts. And be faithful to me! Do you really want to be put to death for your sins?

Colossians 3:8

But now you must stop doing such things. You must stop being angry, hateful, and evil. You must no longer say insulting or cruel things about others.

1 Timothy 6:5

and nasty quarrels. They have wicked minds and have missed out on the truth. These people think religion is supposed to make you rich.

James 1:21

You must stop doing anything immoral or evil. Instead be humble and accept the message that is planted in you to save you.

James 1:26

If you think you are being religious, but can't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and everything you do is useless.

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Stop trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.