Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

Bible References

He that worketh

2 Samuel 4:10
when a man told me, ‘Behold, Saul is dead,’ thinking that he was bringing good news, I seized and killed him in Ziklag, to reward him for his news.
2 Kings 5:26
Elisha said to him, “Did my heart not go with you, when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Is it a [proper] time to accept money and clothing and olive orchards and vineyards and sheep and oxen and male and female servants?
Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
Acts 1:16
“Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the lips of David [king of Israel] about Judas [Iscariot], who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.
Acts 5:1
Now a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

General references

Exodus 20:16
“You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 20:8

A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.