Bible Verses About Integrity

King James Version · 16 passages

Integrity means being the same person in the dark as in the light. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely, Scripture says, and a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. These passages describe the just man whose word holds, whose dealings bear inspection, and whose children are blessed after him.

Proverbs 10:9

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

See also: Proverbs 28:18 · Psalms 26:11 · Matthew 10:26 · Isaiah 33:15

Proverbs 11:3

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

See also: Proverbs 28:18 · Proverbs 13:6 · Psalms 25:21 · Psalms 26:1

Psalms 25:21

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

See also: Proverbs 11:3 · Psalms 41:12 · Psalms 26:11 · Psalms 26:1

Proverbs 20:7

7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Job 27:4–6

4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. 5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. 6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live. so long...: Heb. from my days

See also: Job 2:3 · Job 13:7 · Job 2:9 · John 8:55

Job 2:3

3 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. to destroy...: Heb. to swallow him up

See also: Job 1:8 · Job 9:17 · James 1:12 · Job 27:5

Psalms 26:1–2

1 [A Psalm of David.] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

See also: Psalms 139:23 · Psalms 7:9 · Psalms 28:7 · Psalms 7:8

Proverbs 28:6

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

See also: Proverbs 19:1 · Luke 16:19 · Proverbs 28:18 · Proverbs 19:22

Titus 2:7–8

7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Proverbs 19:1

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Psalms 15:1–5

1 [A Psalm of David.] LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? abide: Heb. sojourn 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. taketh...: or, receiveth, or, endureth 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

See also: Psalms 24:3 · Psalms 84:4 · Psalms 61:4 · Psalms 92:13

Daniel 6:3–4

3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. 4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

See also: Daniel 5:14 · 1 Peter 3:16 · Proverbs 22:29 · Genesis 41:38

Acts 24:16

16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

Philippians 4:8

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable

See also: James 3:17 · Titus 2:7 · Romans 12:9 · 2 Corinthians 8:21

1 Chronicles 29:17

17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found

Proverbs 2:7–8

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

See also: James 3:15 · Psalms 23:3 · 1 Samuel 2:9 · John 10:28