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
This will keep you from the evil woman and from the smooth tongue of an adulterous woman.
Proverbs 7:5
That they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Luke 20:20
They watched him and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous. The spies listened for something in his speech to deliver him up to the authority of the governor.

General references

Judges 16:6
Delilah said to Samson: Tell me what makes you so strong. How could you be subdued and tied up?
1 Samuel 24:9
David asked Saul: Why do you listen to rumors that I am trying to harm you?
Ezekiel 12:24
There will no longer be any false visions or flattering fortune telling to the people.