Defined as honesty and strong moral principles, integrity is a core value in the Bible, guiding believers toward truth and faithfulness. These 150 bible verses about integrity offer insights through stories of prophets, kings, and Jesus, inspiring us to honor God and reflect His character. These verses remind us to uphold honesty, justice, and sincerity, living faithfully before God and man in all circumstances.

Honesty and Integrity

• Proverbs 12:22 – “The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
• 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.”
• Proverbs 19:1 – “Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.”
• Colossians 3:9 – “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.”
• 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.'”
• Proverbs 24:26 – “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.”
• Zechariah 8:16 – “These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts.”
• Proverbs 14:5 – “An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.”
• 2 Corinthians 8:21 – “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.”
• Proverbs 11:3 – “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”

Justice and Integrity

• Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
• Isaiah 1:17 – “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
• Amos 5:24 – “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”
• Proverbs 21:15 – “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”
• Psalm 37:28 – “For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish.”
• Jeremiah 22:3 – “This is what the LORD says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.”
• Psalm 106:3 – “Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.”
• Proverbs 29:7 – “The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.”
• Isaiah 56:1 – “This is what the LORD says: ‘Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.'”
• Leviticus 19:15 – “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.”

Trustworthiness and Integrity

• Proverbs 11:13 – “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”
• 1 Timothy 3:11 – “In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.”
• Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
• Titus 2:7 – “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness.”
• Proverbs 20:6 – “Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?”
• 2 Timothy 2:2 – “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”
• Nehemiah 7:2 – “I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most people do.”
• 1 Corinthians 4:2 – “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”
• Proverbs 25:13 – “Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.”
• 1 Samuel 12:24 – “But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.”

Righteousness and Integrity

• Proverbs 21:3 – “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.”
• Psalm 15:2 – “The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart.”
• Isaiah 33:15 – “Those who walk righteously and speak what is right, who reject gain from extortion and keep their hands from accepting bribes, who stop their ears against plots of murder and shut their eyes against contemplating evil.”
• Romans 6:13 – “Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.”
• Proverbs 10:9 – “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”
• Psalm 34:15 – “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”
• Proverbs 12:28 – “In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.”
• Isaiah 32:17 – “The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”
• Philippians 1:11 – “Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.”
• Psalm 37:6 – “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”

Uprightness and Integrity

• Proverbs 10:9 – “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”
• Proverbs 20:7 – “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.”
• 1 Chronicles 29:17 – “I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.”
• Psalm 25:21 – “May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, LORD, is in you.”
• Titus 2:7-8 – “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.”
• Job 2:3 – “Then the LORD said to Satan, ‘Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason.'”
• Proverbs 28:6 – “Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.”
• Psalm 41:12 – “Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.”
• Proverbs 11:20 – “The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.”
• Job 27:5 – “I will never admit you are in the right; till I die, I will not deny my integrity.”

Fear of the Lord and Integrity

• Proverbs 11:3 – “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
• Psalm 112:4 – “Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.”
• Proverbs 21:29 – “The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.”
• Psalm 37:37 – “Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.”
• Proverbs 2:7 – “He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.”
• Psalm 25:8 – “Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.”
• Proverbs 14:2 – “Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.”
• Psalm 97:11 – “Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.”
• Proverbs 13:6 – “Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.”
• Psalm 84:11 – “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”

Truthfulness and Integrity

• John 17:17 – “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”
• Psalm 25:5 – “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
• Proverbs 12:17 – “An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.”
• John 8:32 – “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
• Ephesians 6:14 – “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.”
• Psalm 145:18 – “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
• Zechariah 8:19 – “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace.'”
• 2 Timothy 2:15 – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”
• Proverbs 23:23 – “Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction and insight as well.”
• Psalm 119:160 – “All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”

Faithfulness and Integrity

• Proverbs 3:3 – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
• Psalm 36:5 – “Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.”
• Lamentations 3:23 – “They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
• Proverbs 28:20 – “A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.”
• 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
• Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
• Psalm 33:4 – “For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
• 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

Sincerity and Integrity

• Philippians 1:10 – “So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:12 – “Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.”
• Ephesians 6:24 – “Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.”
• James 3:17 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
• 1 Peter 1:22 – “Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.”
• Romans 12:9 – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
• Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
• 1 John 3:18 – “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
• 2 Corinthians 8:8 – “I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.”
• Romans 2:29 – “No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.”

Purity and Integrity

• Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
• 1 Timothy 5:22 – “Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.”
• James 1:27 – “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
• Psalm 24:4 – “The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.”
• Proverbs 22:11 – “One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.”
• 1 Peter 1:16 – “For it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.'”
• Philippians 1:10 – “So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”
• 1 John 3:3 – “All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.”
• Titus 2:5 – “To be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.”
• Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

Wisdom and Integrity

• Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
• James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
• Proverbs 3:13 – “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.”
• Colossians 2:3 – “In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
• Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
• Proverbs 2:6 – “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
• Ecclesiastes 7:12 – “Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.”
• Proverbs 19:8 – “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.”
• Ephesians 1:17 – “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”
• Proverbs 16:16 – “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”

Courage and Integrity

• Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
• Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
• Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
• Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
• Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
• Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me, declares the LORD.”
• Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

Accountability and Integrity

• Romans 14:12 – “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.”
• Matthew 12:36 – “But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.”
• Luke 16:2 – “So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’”
• Hebrews 13:17 – “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.”
• James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
• Galatians 6:1 – “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
• Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
• 1 Peter 4:5 – “But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.”
• Ecclesiastes 12:14 – “For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”
• 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

Humility and Integrity

• Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
• James 4:10 – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
• Proverbs 22:4 – “Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
• Philippians 2:3 – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
• 1 Peter 5:6 – “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
• Proverbs 18:12 – “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.”
• Isaiah 66:2 – “Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the LORD. ‘These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.'”
• Romans 12:16 – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”
• Matthew 23:12 – “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
• Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Compassion and Integrity

• Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
• 1 Peter 3:8 – “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”
• Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
• Zechariah 7:9 – “This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’”
• Luke 6:36 – “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
• James 2:13 – “Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:3 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.”
• Matthew 9:36 – “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”
• Romans 9:15 – “For he says to Moses, ‘I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.'”
• Psalm 103:13 – “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.”

Love and Integrity

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
• John 15:12 – “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
• Romans 12:10 – “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
• 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
• 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
• Ephesians 4:2 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
• Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
• Romans 13:10 – “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
• 1 John 3:11 – “For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.”
• 1 John 4:7 – “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

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