Proverbs 24:25

God's Word

But people will be pleased with those who convict a guilty person, and a great blessing will come to them.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

I reprimanded the nobles of Judah and asked them, “What is this evil thing you’re doing? How dare you treat the day of rest—a holy day, as unholy!

Nehemiah 13:25

So I reprimanded those Jews, cursed them, beat some of them, and pulled out their hair. I made them swear by God: “We won’t allow our daughters to marry their sons, and we won’t allow their daughters to marry us or our sons.”

Nehemiah 13:28

Even one of Joiada’s sons was a son-in-law of Sanballat from Beth Horon. (Joiada was the son of the chief priest Eliashib.) I chased Joiada’s son away from me.

Proverbs 24:26

Giving a straight answer is ⌞like⌟ a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 28:23

Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future than the one who flatters with his tongue.

Leviticus 19:17

“Never hate another Israelite. Be sure to correct your neighbor so that you will not be guilty of sinning along with him.

Matthew 14:4

John had been telling Herod, “It’s not right for you to be married to her.”

1 Timothy 5:20

Reprimand those leaders who sin. Do it in front of everyone so that the other leaders will also be afraid.

2 Timothy 4:2

Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

Titus 1:13

That statement is true. For this reason, sharply correct believers so that they continue to have faith that is alive and well.

Titus 2:15

Tell these things to the believers. Encourage and correct them, using your full authority. Don’t let anyone ignore you.

1 Samuel 3:13

I told him that I would hand down a permanent judgment against his household because he knew about his sons’ sin—that they were cursing God  —but he didn’t try to stop them.