For I know your rebellion and contention and your stubbornness; behold, while I am still alive with you today, you have been rebellious against the Lord; how much more, then, after my death?

I know that after I am gone, [false teachers like] ferocious wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.

The princes of judah

But the king rejected the advice which the elders gave him, and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and served him [as advisers].

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his adviser [and she encouraged him] to act wickedly.

With her many persuasions she caused him to yield;
With her flattering lips she seduced him.

He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].

Like one who [absurdly] binds a stone in a sling [making it impossible to throw],
So is he who [absurdly] gives honor to a fool.

A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.

With smooth words [of flattery and praise] he will turn to godlessness those who [are willing to] disregard the [Mosaic] covenant, but the people who [are spiritually mature and] know their God will display strength and take action [to resist].

Then the king

If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.

General references

Jehoash did right in the sight of the Lord all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

he also added this to them all: he locked up John in prison.