Proverbs 28:23

A Conservative Version

He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.

Cross References

Matthew 18:15

But if thy brother should sin against thee, go and reprove him between thee and him alone. If he should hear thee, thou have gained thy brother.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.

Galatians 2:11

But when Peter came to Antioch I opposed him to the face, because he was blameworthy.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

1 Kings 1:23

And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he came in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

2 Samuel 12:7

And Nathan said to David, Thou are the man. Thus says LORD, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul.

Proverbs 24:25

But to those who rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

Job 32:21

Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person. Neither will I give flattering titles to any man.

Job 32:22

For I know not to give flattering titles, [else] my maker would soon take me away.