10 Bible Verses About Flattery

And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.

But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.

They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.