Proverbs 27:14

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, will be counted as cursing.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:13

And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king; let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.”

1 Kings 22:6

Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I forbear?” And they said, “Go up; for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”

Psalm 12:2

Every one utters lies to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

Proverbs 27:15

A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike;