Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Genesis 39:17-23
Potiphar's wife lied about Joseph but Joseph was upright and dealt truly and the Lord took delight in him and prospered him.
Mark 14:68
Peter denied and lied about following Jesus.
Genesis 27
Laban lied to Jacob about giving Rachel to Jacob after 7 years, so he had to work another 7 years to get the one he asked for. Jacob dealt truly with Laban by keeping his word and working for all 7 year, both times.
Genesis 4:9
When God asked Cain asked Abel was, he lied and said "I know not, am I my brother's keeper".
Genesis 3:11-13
When God asked Adam and Eve what they did, they didn't lie. They dealt truly.
Acts 5:1-10
Ananias and Sapphira lied about giving the money that they sold their property for.
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