Deception is one of the oldest sins in Scripture. From the moment the serpent manipulated Eve in the Garden of Eden, the Bible has made it clear that lying and manipulation are not only destructive but also deeply offensive to God. These actions distort truth, break trust, and sow confusion and harm in relationships. Whether through false words, twisted intentions, or deceitful strategies, liars and manipulators aim to control outcomes rather than submit to God’s will.
God is a God of truth. His Word is truth, His ways are righteous, and His Spirit leads us into all truth. That is why dishonesty is such a serious offense in Scripture. Lying and manipulation are rooted in pride, fear, or selfish ambition, and they lead people away from light and into darkness. The Bible tells us that Satan is the father of lies, and those who practice deceit walk in his ways rather than God’s.
Still, the Lord offers wisdom and protection to those who seek to walk uprightly. He sees through falsehoods. He defends the innocent. And He brings justice in His time. If liars or manipulators have ever hurt you, or you’re seeking the strength to walk in truth in a world full of deceit, these verses will remind you of God’s standards, His promises, and His power to expose and overcome all falsehood.
Bible Verses About Liars and Manipulators
1. Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood… a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
2. John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil… When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
3. Psalm 101:7
No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence.
4. Proverbs 12:22
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
5. Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.
6. Revelation 21:8
…All liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.
7. Psalm 55:21
His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.
8. Micah 6:12
Your rich people are violent; your inhabitants are liars and their tongues speak deceitfully.
9. Proverbs 26:24-26
Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit… Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
10. Jeremiah 9:5
Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning.
11. Psalm 120:2
Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues.
12. 2 Timothy 3:13
While evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
13. Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.
14. Psalm 52:2-4
You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor… You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue!
15. Proverbs 10:18
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.
16. Zephaniah 3:13
The remnant of Israel will do no wrong; they will speak no lies, nor will deceit be found in their mouths…
17. Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
18. Psalm 5:6
You destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest.
19. Proverbs 12:5
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
20. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers… And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
21. Titus 1:10
For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception…
22. Proverbs 20:17
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
23. Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
24. Hosea 11:12
Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, Israel with deceit…
25. Proverbs 26:18-19
Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is one who deceives their neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
26. Ephesians 4:25
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
27. Psalm 109:2
For people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
28. Revelation 22:15
Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
29. 1 Peter 3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.”
30. Isaiah 32:7
Scoundrels use wicked methods, they make up evil schemes to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.
31. Matthew 7:15
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
32. Romans 16:18
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.
33. Proverbs 24:28
Do not testify against your neighbor without cause—would you use your lips to mislead?
34. Job 13:4
You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you!
35. 1 John 2:4
Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Liars and Manipulators
The Bible does not take deception lightly. God, who is the author of truth, despises lies and deceitful manipulation. These actions don’t just harm individuals; they damage the very fabric of trust and community. Scripture consistently warns us against the influence of liars and manipulators, not only because of the pain they cause but also because their ways oppose God’s nature. At the same time, God calls us to walk in truth, to be people whose words match our hearts and whose actions are guided by honesty.
If the lies of people have wounded you, God sees you. He brings justice, healing, and restoration in His time. And if you’ve struggled with manipulation or dishonesty yourself, know that there is grace when you repent and choose truth. As believers, we are called to reflect the character of Christ, who never deceived and never misled. May we strive to live with clarity, purity, and integrity in a world often clouded by falsehood.
Say This Prayer
Father, I thank You for being the God of truth. I ask for Your protection from those who lie and manipulate, and I trust You to expose deception and bring justice. Help me to speak truth with love and to act with integrity in every area of my life. If there is any deceit in my own heart, show me and lead me in the way everlasting. Give me courage to walk in the light and strength to stand against every false word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.