43 occurrences in 12 translations

'Lie' in the Bible

How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?How long will you love what is worthlessand pursue a lie?Selah

Verse ConceptsFalse GodsUseless ThingsTrust, Lack OfAvoiding DeceitLoving EvilPsalm Interjections

Their eyes secretly watch the helpless, lying in wait like a lion in his den. They lie in wait to catch the afflicted. They catch the afflicted when they pull him into their net.

Verse ConceptsLionsNetsMan TrappingLike Creaturesrehabilitation

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Verse ConceptsClean, Spiritual UseJustice, In Believers' LivesRenewed HeartAdmission Into God's PresenceSwearing Oaths FalselyPure PeoplePurity

There those who [are perverse and] do evil have fallen;They have been thrust down and cannot rise.

Verse ConceptsEvildoersDownfall

For we lie in the dirt, with our bellies pressed to the ground.

Verse ConceptsBody

He will turn the evil upon those who lie in wait for me. Cut them off with your truth.

Verse ConceptsGod Will RequiteGod's PlanProtection From EnemiesGods PlanGod Turning Bad Things Into Good

My enemies have trampled upon me all day long,For they are many who fight proudly against me.

Verse ConceptsPride, Results OfMany EnemiesAll DayEnemy Attacksharassment

They gather together and hide in ambush. They watch my every step as they lie in wait for my life.

Verse ConceptsAlianceseagernessAmbushLooking At People For EvilPeople WaitingEnemy Attacksfootprints

My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfBitingLionsSpeech, Power And Significance OfSuffering, Of Jesus ChristTeethSharpnessEnemies Surrounding

For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.

Verse ConceptsOffenceWaitingAmbushNo SinWaiting On The LordEnemy Attacksgathering

My God in His [steadfast] lovingkindness will meet me;God will let me look triumphantly on my enemies [who lie in wait for me].

Verse ConceptsMeeting GodGod Shows His LovingkindnessGod's Willdevotion

Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceWeighingLight As ChaffComparative MeasuresMere Menbalancegirlfriends

While you lie among the sheepfolds,the wings of a dove are covered with silver,and its feathers with glistening gold.

Verse ConceptsdovesGoldSleep, PhysicalWingsSheepfoldsWings Of BirdsStock Keeping

Valiant men lie plundered, they have slept their last sleep. None of the men of war can lift their hands.

Verse ConceptsSleep, And DeathUnable To Harm

Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.

Verse ConceptsGrave, TheSuffering, Of The InnocentGod ForgettingPeople Abandoning PeopleState Of The Dead

“Nevertheless, I will not break off My lovingkindness from him,Nor allow My faithfulness to fail.

Verse ConceptsBetrayalBetrayal, God Never WillLovingkindnessGod Shows His Lovingkindness

My eyes gloated over those who lie in wait for me; when those of evil intent attack me, my ears will hear.

Verse ConceptsdefeatLooking Intently At PeopleEnemy Attacks

For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

Verse ConceptsThe TongueLying And Deceitlieing

May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie;But I shall meditate on Your precepts.

Verse ConceptsMeditationPride, Results OfShameThe ProudMeditation On God's Word

For me [the] wicked [lie in] wait to destroy me. I give attention to your testimonies.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourWaitingPeople WaitingAttempting To Kill Me

"I will not enter my house, or lie down on my bed,

Verse Conceptsstructure

You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do.

Verse ConceptsMan's WaysGod's OmnipresencePaths Of BelieversLying Down To Rest

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

Verse Conceptsaccomplishment

As when the one plows and breaks open the ground [and the soil scatters behind him],Our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol [by the injustices of the wicked].

Verse ConceptsPloughingThe Frailty Of ManBones

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