Acts 24:2
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying:
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the LORD.
Psalm 12:2-3
Everyone speaks lies to his neighbor; they speak with flattering lips and hidden motives.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 29:5
A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.
Acts 24:26-27
At the same time he was hoping to receive a bribe from Paul, and so he would send for him frequently to talk with him.
Jude 1:16
These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.