Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
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Job 17:5
If a man denounces his friends for personal gain, the eyes of his children will fail.
Job 32:21
I will not show partiality to anyone, nor will I confer a title on any man.
Psalm 12:2
People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.
Proverbs 20:19
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 28:23
The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.
Isaiah 30:10
They say to the visionaries, "See no more visions!" and to the seers, "Don't relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things, relate deceptive messages.
Matthew 22:16
They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone's favor because you show no partiality.
2 Peter 2:18
For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error.
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Ezekiel 12:24
For there will no longer be any false visions or flattering omens amidst the house of Israel.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,