Question 144

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Zechariah 8:16

16These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,

3 John 1:12

12Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Proverbs 31:8-9

8Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed.

9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.

Psalms 15:2

2He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,

2 Chronicles 19:9

9He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

1 Samuel 19:4-5

4Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you.

5He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”

Joshua 7:19

19So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.”

2 Samuel 14:18-20

18Then the king said to the woman, “I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me!” “Let my lord the king speak,” she replied.

19So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say.

20Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”

Leviticus 19:15

15You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

Proverbs 14:5

5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

Proverbs 14:25

25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

2 Corinthians 1:17-18

17When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”?

18But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”

Ephesians 4:25

25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

Hebrews 6:9

9Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

1 Corinthians 13:7

7It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Romans 1:8

8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.

2 John 1:4

4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

3 John 1:3-4

3For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

2 Corinthians 2:4

4For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

2 Corinthians 12:21

21I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.

Proverbs 17:9

9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

1 Peter 4:8

8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Corinthians 1:4-5

4I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

5For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

1 Corinthians 1:7

7Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:4-5

4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

1 Samuel 22:14

14Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?

1 Corinthians 13:6-7

6Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.

7It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Psalms 15:3

3who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,

Proverbs 25:23

23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

Proverbs 26:24-25

24A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

25When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Psalms 101:5

5Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

Proverbs 22:1

1A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

John 8:49

49“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

Psalms 15:4

4who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

Philippians 4:8

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.