integrity

Definition

The term “integrity” refers to being honest, with strong moral principles and behavior is said to have integrity.

• Having integrity also means choosing to do what is honest and right even when nobody else is watching.
• Certain characters in the Bible, such as Joseph and Daniel, showed integrity when they refused to do evil and chose to obey God.
• The book of Proverbs says that it is better to be poor and have integrity than to be rich and corrupt or dishonest.

Translation Suggestions

• The term “integrity” could also be translated as “honesty” or “moral uprightness” or “behaving truthfully” or “acting in a trustworthy, honest manner.”

(See also: Daniel, Joseph (OT))

Bible References

• 1 Kings 9:4
• Job 2:3
• Job 4:6
• Proverbs 10:8-9
• Psalm 26:1-3

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3476, H6664, H6666, H8535, H8537, H8537, H8538, H8549, G45870