Proverbs 28:23

New International Version

Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:7

Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

1 Kings 1:23

And the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” So he went before the king and bowed with his face to the ground.

Job 32:21

I will show no partiality, nor will I flatter anyone;

Job 32:22

for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Proverbs 24:25

But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.

Proverbs 29:5

Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

Matthew 18:15

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

Galatians 2:11

When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.