¹⁷ Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

²⁷ For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the Lord; and how much more after my death?

¹⁵ Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

²⁹ For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

³⁰ Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

³² And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

¹² If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

²⁸ A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

⁸ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

¹⁹ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.