After [Paul] had been summoned,Tertullusbeganto accusehim, saying[to the governor], "Since we have throughyou attainedmuchpeace,and since by your providencereformsare being carriedout for thisnation,
For the wickedboastsof his heart'sdesire,And the greedymancurses[and] spurnsthe LORD.
A lyingtonguehatesthose it crushes,And a flatteringmouthworksruin.
A manwho flattershis neighborIs spreadinga netfor his steps.
Afterfivedaysthe high priestAnaniascame downwith someelders,with an attorney[named] Tertullus,and they brought chargesto the governoragainstPaul.
we acknowledge[this] in every wayand everywhere,most excellentFelix,with allthankfulness.
Theseare grumblers,finding fault,followingaftertheir [own] lusts;they speakarrogantly,flatteringpeoplefor the sakeof [gaining an] advantage.
