Luke 20:20-21

So they closely watched and sent spies who pretended to be upright men, to catch Him in His conversation, so as to turn Him over to the power and authority of the governor.

Romans 16:18

For such men are really not serving our Lord Christ but their own base appetites, and by their fair and flattering talk they are deceiving the hearts of unsuspecting people.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

Indeed, we never resorted to flattery, as you are well aware, nor to any pretext for making money; God is our 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
Indeed, we never resorted to flattery, as you are well aware, nor to any pretext for making money; God is our witness.

Spreadeth

Luke 20:20
So they closely watched and sent spies who pretended to be upright men, to catch Him in His conversation, so as to turn Him over to the power and authority of the governor.
Romans 16:18
For such men are really not serving our Lord Christ but their own base appetites, and by their fair and flattering talk they are deceiving the hearts of unsuspecting people.