Proverbs 27:14

He that blesseth his friend That saluteth, praiseth, or applaudeth him to his face, as the manner of flatterers is; with a loud voice That both he and others may be sure to take notice of it; rising early in the morning To perform this office, to show his great forwardness and diligence, and zeal in his service; which was the custom of the Romans afterward, and possibly of some of the Jews at this time. It shall be counted a curse to him His friend will value this kind of blessing no more than a curse: because it plainly discovers a base design, and is a high reflection upon him, as if he either did not understand such gross and palpable flattery, or were so ridiculously vain-glorious as to be pleased with it.