Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Flattering
A double heart
General references
Bible References
Flattering
Psalm 5:9
There is nothing truthful in what they say! Their inward part is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue.
Psalm 28:3
Do not drag me away with the wicked and with troublemakers who speak of peace with their neighbors but have evil in their hearts.
Psalm 62:4
They plan to force him out of his high position. They are happy to lie. They bless with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse.
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip reveals secrets. So avoid a man who speaks flattering words.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Ezekiel 12:24
There will no longer be any false visions or flattering fortune telling to the people.
Romans 16:18
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
You know very well that we did not come to you with flattering talk (praise for selfish gain). We did not use words to cover up greed (insatiable desire for wealth). God is our witness!
A double heart
1 Chronicles 12:33
From the tribe of Zebulun, there were fifty thousand skilled warriors. They were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David.
General references
Genesis 29:19
Laban answered: It is better that I give her to you than to anyone else. Stay here with me.
Judges 16:6
Delilah said to Samson: Tell me what makes you so strong. How could you be subdued and tied up?
Habakkuk 1:3
Why do you make me see wickedness and immorality? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife exists and contention arises.
Acts 12:22
The people shouted: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.