Daniel 11:21
“In his place a contemptible person will stand up, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom; but he will come in a time of security, and will obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
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- Daniel 11:34 Now when they fall, they will be helped with a little help; but many will join themselves to them with flatteries.
- Judges 9:1–3 Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother’s brothers, and spoke with them and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying, “Please speak in the ears of all the men of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who are seventy persons, rule over you, or that one rule over you?’ Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.” His mother’s brothers spoke of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words. Their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, “He is our brother.”
- Psalm 55:21 His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.