He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 17:5 · retained source text
Hee that speaketh flattery to his friends, euen the eyes of his children shall faile.
KJV dictionary & concordance
flattery
Meaning of “flattery”
Pleasing but insincere speech used to gain favour or influence.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Job 17:5
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Every verse containing “flattery”
To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 6:24 · retained source text
To keepe thee from the euill woman, from the flatterie of the tongue of a strange woman.
1611 marginal noteOr, of the strange tongue.
1611 marginal noteCha.2.16. and 5.3. and 7.5.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Historical definitions
Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗False praise; commendation bestowed for the purpose of gaining favor and influence, or to accomplish some purpose.