Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

Bible References

A flattering

Proverbs 6:24
They will keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the strange woman.
Proverbs 7:5
So that they may keep you from the strange woman, even from her whose words are smooth.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
Luke 20:20
And they kept watch on him, and sent out secret representatives, who were acting the part of good men, in order that they might get something from his words, on account of which they might give him up to the government and into the power of the ruler.

General references

Judges 16:6
So Delilah said to Samson, Make clear to me now what is the secret of your great strength, and how you may be put in bands and made feeble.
1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, Why do you give any attention to those who say that it is my desire to do you wrong?
Ezekiel 12:24
For there will be no more false visions or smooth use of secret arts in Israel.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain