Luke 20:20-21

So they watched him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might catch him on what he said, in order to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.

Romans 16:18

For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

Bible References

That

1 Thessalonians 2:5
For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness

Spreadeth

Luke 20:20
So they watched him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might catch him on what he said, in order to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
Romans 16:18
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.