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
To preserve thee from an evil woman, From the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
Proverbs 7:5
To preserve thee from a strange woman, From a stranger who hath made smooth her sayings.
Proverbs 29:5
A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
Luke 20:20
And, having watched him, they sent forth liers in wait, feigning themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his word, to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor,

General references

Judges 16:6
And Delilah saith unto Samson, 'Declare, I pray thee, to me, wherein thy great power is, and wherewith thou art bound, to afflict thee.'
1 Samuel 24:9
And David saith to Saul, 'Why dost thou hear the words of man, saying, Lo, David is seeking thine evil?
Ezekiel 12:24
For there is no more any vain vision, and flattering divination, In the midst of the house of Israel.