Quotes About Integrity

Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”—peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;

but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Remove the wicked from the kingís presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying anotherís confidence,

lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.

A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.