Quotes about Deception
Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”
— Psalm 35:25
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
— Psalm 37:35
Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
— Psalm 38:12
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
— Psalm 41:9
When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers.
— Psalm 50:18
You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah
— Psalm 52:3
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
— Psalm 55:20
His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
— Psalm 55:21
All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
— Psalm 56:5
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
— Psalm 57:6
No, in your hearts you devise injustice; with your hands you mete out violence on the earth.
— Psalm 58:2
The wicked are estranged from the womb; the liars go astray from birth.
— Psalm 58:3