Scripture warns against the destructive nature of dishonesty, citing it as one of the seven abominations to God, as seen in Proverbs 6:16-19. The book of Proverbs also teaches that ill-gotten gains may seem sweet at first, but ultimately prove bitter, as noted in Proverbs 20:17. In Colossians 3:9-10, believers are instructed to put off dishonesty, along with other old self behaviors, and put on the new self, created in God's likeness. The integrity of the upright guides them, according to Proverbs 11:3, and Exodus 20:16 prohibits bearing false witness, highlighting the importance of honesty in all interactions.
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There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.
Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?
Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.