20 Bible Verses about

Speaking the Truth

Psalm 52:3 BSB

You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah

Ephesians 4:15 BSB

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.

Acts 26:25 BSB

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

2 Corinthians 12:6 BSB

Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,

John 2:21 BSB

But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

Proverbs 6:13 BSB

winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers.

Ephesians 5:32 BSB

This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.

John 9:37 BSB

“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”

Matthew 17:13 BSB

Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

Proverbs 12:18 BSB

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Matthew 10:20 BSB

For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Isaiah 65:24 BSB

Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

John 16:29 BSB

His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech.

Psalm 39:2 BSB

I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.

Galatians 5:22 BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Proverbs 16:32 BSB

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

James 3:17 BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 1:5 BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 9:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:22 BSB

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

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