Quotes about Flattery
Fear not, too much, an open enemy; He is consistent--always at his post; But watchful be of him who holds the key Of your own heart, and flatters you the most.
- Andrew Jackson
an enemy is not more baneful than a flatterer.
- Martin Luther
Hence every teaching that flatters or indulges the flesh and teaches temporal things is not of God, because it is not a rod but a reed and softness of clothing (Matt. 11:7-8).
- Martin Luther
Bailey was strangely warmed by his compliments. It was an odd feeling to be flattered and want to punch a man at the same time. It was so confusing to hold both feelings at once ... her skin was getting a little itchy.
- Mary Connealy
It is impossible to enter into fellowship with God when you are in a critical mood. Criticism serves to make you harsh, vindictive, and cruel, and leaves you with the soothing and flattering idea that you are somehow superior to others.
- Oswald Chambers
For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.
- Job 32:22
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
- Psalm 12:2
May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.
- Psalm 12:3
She seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him:
- Proverbs 7:13
With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
- Proverbs 7:21
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
- Proverbs 28:23
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
- Proverbs 29:5