What Does the Bible Say About Lies?

The Bible addresses lies across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

2 verses·2 eras·1 promises

United Kingdom (~1000 BC)

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;
Psalms 91:5· unknownPromise

patriarchs

The serpent said to the woman, "You won't surely die,
Genesis 3:4· Serpent

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