10 Bible Verses about Guile

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him. He said: Look an Israelite indeed. There is no deceit in him!

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin and deception was not found in him.

Keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from deceit.

A lying tongue hates those afflicted by it and a flattering mouth works ruin.

They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together.

Will they all taunt him by directing clever sayings and riddles at him? They will say: How horrible it will be for the one who makes himself rich with what is not his own (by extortion) and makes himself wealthy on loans. How long will this go on?

Then Herod secretly called the astrologers to find out exactly the time the star appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem. He said: Search diligently for the young child. When you find him, bring me word so I may come and bow down to him also.

Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.

He was buried like a criminal in a rich mans grave. He had done no wrong, nor was any deceit in his mouth.

Blessed is the person whom Jehovah no longer accuses of sin and who has no deceitful thoughts.