Verses Related to the Topic of Truth

James 5:12

KJV

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

ASV

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.

WEB

But above all things, my brothers, don't swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no;" so that you don't fall into hypocrisy.

James 1:18

KJV

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

ASV

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

WEB

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

Philippians 1:18

KJV

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

ASV

What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

WEB

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

Zechariah 8:16

KJV

These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

ASV

These are the things that ye shall do: speak ye every man the truth with his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates;

WEB

These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,

Proverbs 8:7

KJV

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips.

ASV

For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

WEB

For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

Luke 1:4

KJV

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

ASV

that thou mightest know the certainty concerning the things wherein thou wast instructed.

WEB

that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.

James 3:14

KJV

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

ASV

But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth.

WEB

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth.

John 18:37-38

KJV

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault [at all].

ASV

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find no crime in him.

WEB

Pilate therefore said to him, "Are you a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this reason I have been born, and for this reason I have come into the world, that I should testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice." Pilate said to him, "What is truth?" When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, "I find no basis for a charge against him.

Jeremiah 7:28

KJV

But thou shalt say unto them, This [is] a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.

ASV

And thou shalt say unto them, This is the nation that hath not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah their God, nor received instruction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.

WEB

You shall tell them, This is the nation that has not listened to the voice of Yahweh their God, nor received instruction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.

Psalm 119:160

KJV

Thy word [is] true [from] the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments [endureth] for ever.

ASV

The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances [endureth] for ever.

WEB

All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. SIN AND SHIN

Hosea 4:1

KJV

Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because [there is] no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.

ASV

Hear the word of Jehovah, ye children of Israel; for Jehovah hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.

WEB

Hear the word of Yahweh, you children of Israel; for Yahweh has a charge against the inhabitants of the land: "Indeed there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.

2 Timothy 2:15

KJV

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

ASV

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

WEB

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Isaiah 59:14-15

KJV

And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. Yea, truth faileth; and he [that] departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw [it], and it displeased him that [there was] no judgment.

ASV

And justice is turned away backward, and righteousness standeth afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. Yea, truth is lacking; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey. And Jehovah saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.

WEB

Justice is turned away backward, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and uprightness can't enter. Yes, truth is lacking; and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Yahweh saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.

1 Timothy 6:5

KJV

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

ASV

wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.

WEB

constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

Psalm 119:142

KJV

Thy righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and thy law [is] the truth.

ASV

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

WEB

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

1 Samuel 12:24

KJV

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great [things] he hath done for you.

ASV

Only fear Jehovah, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you.

WEB

Only fear Yahweh, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he has done for you.

Luke 16:10

KJV

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

ASV

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

WEB

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Jeremiah 9:3

KJV

And they bend their tongues [like] their bow [for] lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.

ASV

And they bend their tongue, [as it were] their bow, for falsehood; and they are grown strong in the land, but not for truth: for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith Jehovah.

WEB

They bend their tongue, [as it were] their bow, for falsehood; and they are grown strong in the land, but not for truth: for they proceed from evil to evil, and they don't know me, says Yahweh.

John 7:18

KJV

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

ASV

He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

WEB

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Micah 6:8

KJV

He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

ASV

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

WEB

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

John 4:23-24

KJV

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

ASV

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

WEB

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

Mark 12:14

KJV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

ASV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

WEB

When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

Jeremiah 5:1

KJV

Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be [any] that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.

ASV

Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that doeth justly, that seeketh truth; and I will pardon her.

WEB

"Run back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places of it, if you can find a man, if there are any who does justly, who seeks truth; and I will pardon her.

2 Kings 20:19

KJV

Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good [is] the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, [Is it] not [good], if peace and truth be in my days?

ASV

Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of Jehovah which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, Is it not so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?

WEB

Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The word of Yahweh which you have spoken is good." He said moreover, "Isn't it so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?"

Acts 4:27-28

KJV

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

ASV

for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together, to do whatsoever thy hand and thy council foreordained to come to pass.

WEB

"For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

Hosea 6:5

KJV

Therefore have I hewed [them] by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments [are as] the light [that] goeth forth.

ASV

Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are [as] the light that goeth forth.

WEB

Therefore I have cut them to pieces with the prophets; I killed them with the words of my mouth. Your judgments are like a flash of lightning.

John 3:21

KJV

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

ASV

But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.

WEB

But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God."

Hebrews 10:26

KJV

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

ASV

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins,

WEB

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins,

Nehemiah 9:13

KJV

Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:

ASV

Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments,

WEB

"You came down also on Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments,

1 John 1:8

KJV

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

ASV

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

WEB

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

2 Corinthians 6:7

KJV

By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

ASV

in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

WEB

in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

Jeremiah 10:10

KJV

But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.

ASV

But Jehovah is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembleth, and the nations are not able to abide his indignation.

WEB

But Yahweh is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembles, and the nations are not able to withstand his indignation.

Proverbs 16:6

KJV

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

ASV

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

WEB

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

Titus 1:14

KJV

Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

ASV

not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

WEB

not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

2 Peter 2:18

KJV

For when they speak great swelling [words] of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, [through much] wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.

ASV

For, uttering great swelling [words] of vanity, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by lasciviousness, those who are just escaping from them that live in error;

WEB

For, uttering great swelling words of emptiness, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by licentiousness, those who are indeed escaping from those who live in error;

Ephesians 4:15

KJV

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:

ASV

but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, [even] Christ;

WEB

but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;

Zephaniah 3:13

KJV

The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make [them] afraid.

ASV

The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth; for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

WEB

The remnant of Israel will not do iniquity, nor speak lies, neither will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth, for they will feed and lie down, and no one will make them afraid."

Proverbs 3:3

KJV

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

ASV

Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

WEB

Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Matthew 22:16

KJV

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any [man]: for thou regardest not the person of men.

ASV

And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.

WEB

They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone.

Psalm 25:5

KJV

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

ASV

Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.

WEB

Guide me in your truth, and teach me, For you are the God of my salvation, I wait for you all day long.

Job 34:12

KJV

Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

ASV

Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.

WEB

Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.

Galatians 2:5

KJV

To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

ASV

to whom we gave place in the way of subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

WEB

to whom we gave no place in the way of subjection, not for an hour, that the truth of the Good News might continue with you.

1 Kings 17:24

KJV

And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou [art] a man of God, [and] that the word of the LORD in thy mouth [is] truth.

ASV

And the woman said to Elijah, Now I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of Jehovah in thy mouth is truth.

WEB

The woman said to Elijah, "Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of Yahweh in your mouth is truth."

Titus 1:1

KJV

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

ASV

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

WEB

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

Acts 26:25

KJV

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

ASV

But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

WEB

But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

John 5:33

KJV

Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

ASV

Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth.

WEB

You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.

Psalm 33:4

KJV

For the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth.

ASV

For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work is [done] in faithfulness.

WEB

For the word of Yahweh is right. All his work is done in faithfulness.

Malachi 2:6

KJV

The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.

ASV

The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.

WEB

The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.

Romans 2:8

KJV

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

ASV

but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [shall be] wrath and indignation,

WEB

but to those who are self-seeking, and don't obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,

Romans 15:8

KJV

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:

ASV

For I say that Christ hath been made a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises [given] unto the fathers,

WEB

Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,

2 Peter 2:2

KJV

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

ASV

And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.

WEB

Many will follow their immoral ways, and as a result, the way of the truth will be maligned.

1 Peter 3:10

KJV

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

ASV

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:

WEB

For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

Psalm 85:10-11

KJV

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other]. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

ASV

Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.

WEB

Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.

Romans 1:25

KJV

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

ASV

for that they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

WEB

who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

3 John 1:4

KJV

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

ASV

Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

WEB

I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.

2 Corinthians 4:2

KJV

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

ASV

but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

WEB

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Psalm 96:13

KJV

Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

ASV

Before Jehovah; For he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth.

WEB

before Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.

1 John 1:9

KJV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

ASV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

WEB

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

John 8:31-32

KJV

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

ASV

Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, [then] are ye truly my disciples; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

WEB

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

Psalm 145:18

KJV

The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

ASV

Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.

WEB

Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Psalm 111:7

KJV

The works of his hands [are] verity and judgment; all his commandments [are] sure.

ASV

The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

WEB

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

Proverbs 12:19

KJV

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

ASV

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

WEB

Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

2 Timothy 3:7-8

KJV

Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

ASV

ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth. Men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.

WEB

always learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith, are rejected.

2 Peter 3:17

KJV

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know [these things] before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

ASV

Ye therefore, beloved, knowing [these things] beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.

WEB

You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.

2 Timothy 4:4

KJV

And they shall turn away [their] ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

ASV

and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables.

WEB

and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.

Colossians 3:9

KJV

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

ASV

lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings,

WEB

Don't lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,

Psalm 100:5

KJV

For the LORD [is] good; his mercy [is] everlasting; and his truth [endureth] to all generations.

ASV

For Jehovah is good; His lovingkindness [endureth] for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.

WEB

For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations. A Psalm by David.

Psalm 91:4

KJV

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.

ASV

He will cover thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and a buckler.

WEB

He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.

2 Corinthians 13:8

KJV

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

ASV

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

WEB

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

Psalm 15:2

KJV

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

ASV

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;

WEB

He who walks blamelessly does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart;

Colossians 1:5

KJV

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

ASV

because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,

WEB

because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,

Philippians 4:8

KJV

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.

ASV

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.

WEB

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Ephesians 6:14

KJV

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

ASV

Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

WEB

Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

1 Timothy 2:4

KJV

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

ASV

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

WEB

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

Psalm 26:3

KJV

For thy lovingkindness [is] before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.

ASV

For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes; And I have walked in thy truth.

WEB

For your loving kindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.

Luke 8:15

KJV

But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience.

ASV

And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

WEB

That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.

John 17:17

KJV

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

ASV

Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

WEB

Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

1 John 2:21

KJV

I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

ASV

I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

WEB

I have not written to you because you don't know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

Matthew 5:37

KJV

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

ASV

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil [one] .

WEB

But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

1 John 1:6

KJV

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

ASV

If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

WEB

If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don't tell the truth.

Daniel 10:21

KJV

But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and [there is] none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

ASV

But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me against these, but Michael your prince.

WEB

But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince."

Proverbs 23:23

KJV

Buy the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

ASV

Buy the truth, and sell it not; [Yea], wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

WEB

Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

John 1:14

KJV

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

ASV

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

WEB

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

1 Timothy 4:3

KJV

Forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

ASV

forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.

WEB

forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Peter 1:22

KJV

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently:

ASV

Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:

WEB

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:

2 Samuel 7:28

KJV

And now, O Lord GOD, thou [art] that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

ASV

And now, O Lord Jehovah, thou art God, and thy words are truth, and thou hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:

WEB

"Now, O Lord Yahweh, you are God, and your words are truth, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.

Galatians 4:16

KJV

Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

ASV

So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?

WEB

So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?

2 Peter 1:12

KJV

Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know [them], and be established in the present truth.

ASV

Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with [you] .

WEB

Therefore I will not be negligent to remind you of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth.

Psalm 51:6

KJV

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden [part] thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

ASV

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.

WEB

Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

Jeremiah 4:2

KJV

And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

ASV

and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

WEB

and you shall swear, 'As Yahweh lives,' in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. The nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory."

Hebrews 6:18

KJV

That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

ASV

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:

WEB

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.

1 Timothy 3:15

KJV

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

ASV

but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

WEB

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Psalm 43:3

KJV

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

ASV

Oh send out thy light and thy truth; Let them lead me: Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, And to thy tabernacles.

WEB

Oh, send out your light and your truth. Let them lead me. Let them bring me to your holy hill, To your tents.

1 John 3:18

KJV

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

ASV

[ My] Little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.

WEB

My little children, let's not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

John 14:6

KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

ASV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

WEB

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Isaiah 45:19

KJV

I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

ASV

I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

WEB

I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness. I didn't say to the seed of Jacob, 'Seek me in vain.' I, Yahweh, speak righteousness. I declare things that are right.

2 Chronicles 15:3

KJV

Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.

ASV

Now for a long season Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law:

WEB

Now for a long time Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.

Luke 20:21

KJV

And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person [of any], but teachest the way of God truly:

ASV

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person [of any], but of a truth teachest the way of God:

WEB

They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.

Psalm 86:11

KJV

Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

ASV

Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name.

WEB

Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.

Romans 1:18

KJV

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

ASV

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness;

WEB

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,