He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. He that speaketh flattery - There is a great variety of meaning given to the terms in this verse. The general sense is, The man who expects much from his friends will be disappointed: while depending on them his children's eyes may fail in looking for bread.
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Job 17:5
5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.