Bible Verses About Flattery

He would get up early and stand by the road leading to the city gate; and if someone had a case that was to come before the king for judgment, Avshalom would call to him and ask, "What city are you from?" and he would answer, "Your servant is from the such-and-such tribe in Isra'el."

Avshalom would say to him, "Look, your cause is good and just; but the king hasn't deputized anyone to hear your case."

Then Avshalom would continue, "Now if I were made judge in the land, anyone with a suit or other cause could come to me, and I would see that he gets justice!"

Moreover, whenever any man came close to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him.

This is how Avshalom behaved toward anyone in Isra'el who came to the king for judgment, and in this way Avshalom stole the hearts of the people of Isra'el.

I will show no favor to anyone, and I will flatter no one;

I don't know how to flatter; if I did, my maker would soon put an end to me.

Lead me, ADONAI, in your righteousness because of those lying in wait for me; make your way straight before me.

For in their mouths there is nothing sincere, within them are calamities, their throats are open tombs, they flatter with their tongues.

They all tell lies to each other, flattering with their lips, but speaking from divided hearts.

May ADONAI cut off all flattering lips and the tongue that speaks so proudly,

With all her sweet talk she convinces him, enticing him with her seductive words.

At once he follows her like an ox on its way to be slaughtered; like a fool to be punished in the stocks;

or like a bird rushing into a trap, not knowing its life is at stake till an arrow pierces its liver.

Instead, since God has tested us and found us fit to be entrusted with Good News, this is how we speak: not to win favor with people but with God, who tests our hearts.

For, as you know, never did we employ flattering talk, nor did we put on a false front to mask greed — God is witness.

Nor did we seek human praise — either from you or from others.