What does the Bible say about people who lie?

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The Bible condemns lying as a sin that opposes God’s truthfulness, harms neighbors, and calls for repentance and renewed honesty through faith in Christ. Proverbs 6:16-19 names a lying tongue and a false witness among the things the Lord hates, showing that deceit is not a minor fault but an offense against his holy character. Proverbs 19:22 commends steadfast love and says it is better to be poor than deceitful. Romans 1:29 includes deceit among the marks of humanity’s fallen rebellion. Yet God’s grace is sufficient for liars who turn from sin, trust Christ, and learn to speak truth in love.