Quotes About Truth

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.

The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

All a manís ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Righteous lips are a kingís delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.