Job 17:5

If a man informs on his friends for a price,
the eyes of his children will fail.

Job 11:20

But the sight of the wicked will fail.
Their way of escape will be cut off,
and their only hope is their last breath.

Exodus 20:5

You must not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the fathers’ sin, to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 28:65

You will find no peace among those nations, and there will be no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the Lord will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despondent spirit.

1 Kings 11:12

However, I will not do it during your lifetime because of your father David; I will tear it out of your son’s hand.

Job 32:21-22

I will be partial to no one,
and I will not give anyone an undeserved title.

Psalm 12:2-3

They lie to one another;
they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts.

Proverbs 20:19

The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
avoid someone with a big mouth.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.

Lamentations 4:17

ע AyinAll the while our eyes were failing
as we looked in vain for assistance;
we watched from our towers
for a nation that refused to help.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives—God is our witness

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.

General references

Bible References

He that

Job 32:21
I will be partial to no one,
and I will not give anyone an undeserved title.
Psalm 12:2
They lie to one another;
they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts.
Proverbs 20:19
The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
avoid someone with a big mouth.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives—God is our witness

The eyes

Exodus 20:5
You must not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the fathers’ sin, to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,
Deuteronomy 28:65
You will find no peace among those nations, and there will be no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the Lord will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despondent spirit.
1 Kings 11:12
However, I will not do it during your lifetime because of your father David; I will tear it out of your son’s hand.
Lamentations 4:17
ע AyinAll the while our eyes were failing
as we looked in vain for assistance;
we watched from our towers
for a nation that refused to help.

General references

Job 13:7
Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf
or speak deceitfully for Him?

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