Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Compliments?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Compliments in the Bible
What does the Bible say about compliments? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Compliments
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- 2Proverbs 26:28
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 27:2
“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 28:23
“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
KJV - 6Matthew 4:4
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
KJV - 7
- 8Ephesians 4:32
“And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
KJV - 9Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
KJV - 10James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Compliments? (5 Verses)
“Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.”
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”
“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”
“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Compliments? (5 Verses)
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.”
“And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Compliments
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about compliments. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about compliments and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about compliments is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on compliments needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about compliments with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about compliments, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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