Proverbs 28:23

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:7

And Nathan said to David, You are that man. The Lord God of Israel says, I made you king over Israel, putting holy oil on you, and I kept you safe from the hands of Saul;

1 Kings 1:23

And they said to the king, Here is Nathan the prophet. And when he came in before the king, he went down on his face on the earth.

Job 32:21

Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.

Job 32:22

For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.

Psalm 141:5

Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.

Proverbs 24:25

But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

Matthew 18:15

But if he will not give ear to you, take with you one or two more, that by the lips of two or three witnesses every word may be made certain.

Galatians 2:11

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I made a protest against him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong.