Proverbs 28:23

American Standard Version (1901)

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Cross References

Matthew 18:15

And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Psalm 141:5

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

Galatians 2:11

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned.

Proverbs 29:5

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

1 Kings 1:23

And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come 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 art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, 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 them that 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 unto any man.

Job 32:22

For I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away.