Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; take away the wicked from the presence of the king and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
See the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright – but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness
Habakkuk 2:4
