Acts 24:2
After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began the complaint [against him], saying to the governor:
“Since through you we have attained great peace, and since by your foresight reforms are being carried out for this nation,
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked boasts and sings the praises of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the Lord.
Psalm 12:2-3
They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.
Acts 24:26-27
At the same time he was also hoping to get money from Paul [as a bribe]; so he continued to send for him quite often and talked with him.
Jude 1:16
These people are [habitual] murmurers, griping and complaining, following after their own desires [controlled by passion]; they speak arrogantly, [pretending admiration and] flattering people to gain an advantage.
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For the wicked boasts and sings the praises of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the Lord.
They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.
A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.