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.
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.
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.
avoid someone with a big mouth.
Proverbs 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
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.
as we looked in vain for assistance;
we watched from our towers
for a nation
General references
Job 13:7 Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf
or speak deceitfully for Him?
or speak deceitfully for Him?