Bible Verses About Flattery: General references

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,

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.