What does the Bible say about being two-faced?

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The Bible condemns being two-faced, calling God’s people to truthful speech, sincere love, and humble integrity before Him and others. Psalm 55:21 warns against smooth words that conceal hostility, while Exodus 20:16 forbids false witness. Elders and servants especially must not be double-tongued, as 1 Timothy 3:8 teaches, but this reflects the calling of every Christian. Jesus blesses the pure in heart in Matthew 5:8, and Psalm 24:4 describes those who may stand before God as having clean hands and a pure heart. James 4:1-6 exposes divided desires as rooted in pride, yet God gives grace to the humble. In Christ, believers are called to put others first with genuine hearts, as Philippians 2:3-4 teaches.