What Does the Bible Say About Integrity?
Here are 18 Bible verses about integrity, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.
- #1Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
BSBHe who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
- #2Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
BSBThe integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.
- #3Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
BSBBetter a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
- #4Proverbs 20:7
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
BSBThe righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
- #5Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
BSBBetter a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
- #6Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
BSBLying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- #71 Peter 3:16
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
BSBkeeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- #81 John 4:7-10
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
BSBBeloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
- #9Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
BSBTo do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- #10Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
BSBFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
- #112 Corinthians 8:21
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
BSBFor we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- #12Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
BSBWhatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
- #13Luke 16:10
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
BSBWhoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
- #14Psalms 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
BSBMay integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
- #15Psalms 7:8
The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
BSBThe LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.
- #16Job 2:3
And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.
BSBThen the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
- #17Titus 2:7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
BSBIn everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- #18Proverbs 4:25-27
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
BSBLet your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.
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