Integrity
102 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
26 sections
- Abimelech
- Daniel, in his Abstemiousness (I. E. Abstinent)
- Daniel, in Maintaining Uprightness of Character and Consistent Devoutness
- David, in his Conduct While in Refuge with the Philistines
- David, in Preventing Foraging by his Insurgent Forces
- David, in Self-Reproach for the Cutting of Saul's Robe
- General Scriptures Concerning
- Integrity: Priests
- Jacob, in the Care of Laban's Property
- Jacob's Sons, when Accused by Joseph of Robbery
- Joab, when Ordered by David to Count the Military Forces of Israel
- Joseph, a Counselor
- Joseph, in Resisting Potiphar's Wife
- Joseph, Innocent of the Charge Which Caused Him to be Cast Into the Dungeon
- Joseph, the Husband of Mary, in not Jealously Accusing Her of Immorality
- Moses, in Taking Nothing from the Israelites in Consideration of his Services
- Nathanael, in Whom Was No Guile
- Nehemiah, Reforming the Civil Service, and Receiving No Compensation for his own Services
- Paul and Barnabas, when the People of Lystra Desired to Deify Them
- Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus
- Pharaoh, when he Learned That Sarah Was Abraham's Wife
- Samuel, in Exacting Nothing from the People on Account of his Services
- The Egyptian Midwives when Commanded to Destroy the Newborn Babies of the Israelites
- The Rechabites, in Keeping the Nazarite Vows
- Workmen, Who Repaired the Temple
- Zacchaeus, in the Administration of his Wealth
Abimelech
- Genesis 26:9–11 Abimelech sent for Isaac and said, “So she is really your wife! How could you say, ‘She is my sister’?” Isaac replied, “Because I thought I might die on account of her.” …
Daniel, in his Abstemiousness (I. E. Abstinent)
- Daniel 1:8–20 But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself. …
Daniel, in Maintaining Uprightness of Character and Consistent Devoutness
- Daniel 6:4 Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
David, in his Conduct While in Refuge with the Philistines
- 1 Samuel 29:6 So Achish summoned David and told him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army, because I have found no fault in you from the day …
- 1 Samuel 29:9 Achish replied, “I know that you are as pleasing in my sight as an angel of God. But the commanders of the Philistines have said, ‘He must not go into battle with us.’
- 1 Samuel 29:1–11 Now the Philistines brought all their forces together at Aphek, while Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel. …
David, in Preventing Foraging by his Insurgent Forces
- 1 Samuel 25:15 Yet these men were very good to us. When we were in the field, we were not harassed, and nothing of ours went missing the whole time we lived among them.
David, in Self-Reproach for the Cutting of Saul's Robe
- 1 Samuel 24:5 Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.
General Scriptures Concerning
- Genesis 18:19 For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”
- Exodus 18:21 Furthermore, select capable men from among the people — God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
- Deuteronomy 16:19–20 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. …
- 2 Samuel 22:21 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.
- Job 10:7 though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand?
- Job 13:15 Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
- Job 13:18 See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
- Job 16:17 yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure.
- Job 27:4–6 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. …
- Job 29:14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.
- Job 31:1–40 “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? …
- Psalm 7:3–5 O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, …
- Psalm 7:8 The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.
- Psalm 15:1–5 O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? …
- Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.
- Psalm 18:20 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.
- Psalm 24:3–5 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? …
- Psalm 26:1–3 Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. …
- Psalm 69:4 Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me — my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.
- Psalm 73:2–22 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. …
- Psalm 119:121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
- Proverbs 1:3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.
- Proverbs 2:2 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
- Proverbs 2:5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
- Proverbs 2:9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity— every good path.
- Proverbs 3:3–4 Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. …
- Proverbs 4:25–27 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. …
- Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
- Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.
- Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
- Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
- Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
- Proverbs 19:1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
- Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
- Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- Proverbs 21:15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
- Proverbs 22:11 He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
- Proverbs 28:6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
- Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
- Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
- Isaiah 33:15–16 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— …
- Isaiah 56:1 This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed.
- Jeremiah 7:5 For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another,
- Jeremiah 7:7 then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.
- Ezekiel 18:5 Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right:
- Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
- Zechariah 7:9 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.
- Malachi 2:6 True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.
- Luke 3:13–14 “Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered. …
- Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
- Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.
- Luke 16:10 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
- Acts 23:1 Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
- Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
- Romans 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 13:5 Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
- Romans 14:5 One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
- Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.
- Romans 14:22 Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
- 2 Corinthians 7:2 Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think on these things.
- Colossians 3:22–23 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. …
- Ephesians 6:6 And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- 1 Timothy 3:9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
- Titus 1:7–8 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach — not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. …
- Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Integrity: Priests
- Ezra 8:24–30 Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, …
Jacob, in the Care of Laban's Property
- Genesis 31:39 I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night.
Jacob's Sons, when Accused by Joseph of Robbery
- Genesis 43:15–22 So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph. …
- Genesis 44:7–16 “Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing. …
Joab, when Ordered by David to Count the Military Forces of Israel
- 1 Chronicles 21:6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him.
Joseph, a Counselor
- Luke 23:50–51 Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, …
Joseph, in Resisting Potiphar's Wife
- Genesis 39:8–12 But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care. …
Joseph, Innocent of the Charge Which Caused Him to be Cast Into the Dungeon
- Genesis 40:15 For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.”
Joseph, the Husband of Mary, in not Jealously Accusing Her of Immorality
- Matthew 1:19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly.
Moses, in Taking Nothing from the Israelites in Consideration of his Services
- Numbers 16:15 Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
Nathanael, in Whom Was No Guile
- John 1:47 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
Nehemiah, Reforming the Civil Service, and Receiving No Compensation for his own Services
- Nehemiah 5:14–19 Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. …
Paul and Barnabas, when the People of Lystra Desired to Deify Them
- Acts 14:12–15 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. …
Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus
- Acts 8:18–23 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. …
Pharaoh, when he Learned That Sarah Was Abraham's Wife
- Genesis 12:18 So Pharaoh summoned Abram and asked, “What have you done to me? Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife?
Samuel, in Exacting Nothing from the People on Account of his Services
- 1 Samuel 12:4 “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.”
The Egyptian Midwives when Commanded to Destroy the Newborn Babies of the Israelites
- Exodus 1:17–21 The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live. …
The Rechabites, in Keeping the Nazarite Vows
- Jeremiah 35:12–17 Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: …
Workmen, Who Repaired the Temple
- 2 Kings 12:15 No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.
- 2 Kings 22:7 But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”
Zacchaeus, in the Administration of his Wealth
- Luke 19:8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.