Proverbs 24:25

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But if a judge punishes the guilty, then people will be happy with him, and he will be a blessing to them.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:20

Tell those who sin that they are wrong. Do this in front of the whole church so that the others will have a warning.

Proverbs 28:23

Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice.

Titus 2:15

These are the things you should tell people. Encourage them, and when they are wrong, correct them. You have full authority to do this, so don’t let anyone think they can ignore you.

Titus 1:13

The words that prophet said are true. So tell those people that they are wrong. You must be strict with them. Then they will become strong in the faith,

Matthew 14:4

John had told him, “It is not right for you to be married to Herodias.”

Nehemiah 13:28

Joiada was the son of Eliashib the high priest. One of Joiada’s sons was a son-in-law of Sanballat from Horon. I forced him to leave this place. I forced him to run away.

Nehemiah 13:25

So I told the men that they were wrong. I said bad things to them. I hit some of them, and I pulled out their hair. I forced them to make a promise in God’s name. I said to them, “You must not marry the daughters of these foreigners. Don’t let their daughters marry your sons, and don’t let your daughters marry the sons of these foreigners.

Nehemiah 13:17

I told the important people of Judah that they were wrong. I said, “You are doing a very bad thing. You are ruining the Sabbath day.

1 Samuel 3:13

I told Eli I would punish his family forever. I will do this because Eli knew his sons were saying and doing bad things against God. But he failed to control them.

Leviticus 19:17

“Don’t secretly hate any of your neighbors. But tell them openly what they have done wrong so that you will not be just as guilty of sin as they are.

2 Timothy 4:2

Tell everyone God’s message. Be ready at all times to do whatever is needed. Tell people what they need to do, tell them when they are doing wrong, and encourage them. Do this with great patience and careful teaching.

Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.