6 You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
Psalms 5:6
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Psalms 139:18–20
18 If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You. 19 O God, that You would slay the wicked— away from me, you bloodthirsty men— 20 who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain.
Proverbs 12:21–23
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. 23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Psalms 55:22–23
22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. 23 But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
Psalms 119:117–119
117 Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes. 118 You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain. 119 All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.
Psalms 101:6–8
6 My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. 7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. 8 Every morning I will remove al…
Psalms 11:4–6
4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. 5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. 6 On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and s…
Proverbs 29:9–11
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. 10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life. 11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Proverbs 13:4–6
4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. 5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. 6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
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