Proverbs 28:23

God's Word

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:7

“You are the man!” Nathan told David. “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: I anointed you king over Israel and rescued you from Saul.

1 Kings 1:23

The servants told the king, “The prophet Nathan is here.” When he came to the king, he bowed down in front of him.

Job 32:21

I won’t be partial toward anyone or flatter anyone.

Job 32:22

I don’t know how to flatter. If I did, my maker would soon carry me away.

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Proverbs 24:25

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

Proverbs 29:5

A person who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for him to step into.

Matthew 18:15

“If a believer does something wrong, go, confront him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back that believer.

Galatians 2:11

When Cephas came to Antioch, I had to openly oppose him because he was completely wrong.