The Bible strongly condemns lying, teaching that it is sinful and detestable to God. Key verses include the commandment "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Exodus 20:16), declarations that God hates lying (Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 12:22), and warnings that liars will face severe consequences including spiritual judgment (Revelation 21:8). God's nature is characterized by truth, and lying is seen as contrary to His essence and linked to the devil, described as the "father of lies" (John 8:44). Believers are instructed to speak truthfully because lying destroys trust, harms others, and distances one from God.