After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.
For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive
With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.
Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Ahaziah also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness.
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.