Proverbs 27:14

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 15:2-7 shows Absalom rising early to flatter people, a perfect example of early loud blessing masking evil intent.

In 1 Kings 22:6, false prophets loudly bless Ahab's battle plan — a blessing that becomes a curse, mirroring the proverb's warning.

Jeremiah 28:2-4 records Hananiah’s false prophecy of peace — a loud blessing that turned into a curse, fulfilling the proverb.

Acts 12:22 Parallel

In Acts 12:22, the crowd's flattering shout treats Herod as a god — a loud blessing that immediately precedes his downfall.

Acts 12:23 Parallel

Acts 12:23 shows the direct result: Herod struck down because he accepted that praise — the blessing became a curse.