The Bible teaches the importance of honesty and integrity in all actions. Plagiarism undermines the value of truth and the effort of others. By respecting the work of others, you honor God’s call to live righteously. Upholding these principles builds trust and strengthens your character.
Below is our full list of bible verses on plagiarism (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Plagiarism
Jeremiah 23:30
“30 Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.”
Exodus 20:16
“16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Related Themes: Gossip Telling The Truth Lying Reputation False Accusations
Exodus 20:17
“17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.”
Related Themes: Lust Coveting Envy And Jealousy Adultery Greed
Ephesians 4:28
“28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.”
2 Corinthians 10:15
“15 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,”
Related Themes: Hope
Romans 13:7
“7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
Related Themes: Money Respecting Your Parents Business Money Finances
Philippians 2:3
“3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Related Themes: Pride Humility Respecting Your Parents
Proverbs 11:3
“3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.”
James 4:17
“17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
Related Themes: Sin Adultery Gossip Procrastination Laziness
Proverbs 28:6-11
“6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”
Related Themes: Integrity Business Homelessness Poverty Honesty
Titus 2:7-8
“7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”
Related Themes: Respect Morality Gold Morals Excellence
Proverbs 21:3
“3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.”
Related Themes: Justice Sacrifice Integrity Pleasing God Righteousness
Psalm 41:11-12
“11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.”
Related Themes: Integrity
