Proverbs 27:5

The Passion Translation

It’s better to be corrected openly if it stems from hidden love.

Cross References

Proverbs 28:23

If you correct someone with constructive criticism, in the end he will appreciate it more than flattery.

Matthew 18:15

“If your fellow believer sins against you, you must go to that one privately and attempt to resolve the matter. If he responds, your relationship is restored.

Galatians 2:14

So when I realized they were acting inconsistently with the revelation of the gospel, I confronted Peter in front of everyone: “You were born a Jew, but you’ve chosen to disregard Jewish regulations and live like a gentile. Why then do you force gentiles to conform to these same rules?”

1 Timothy 5:20

But if indeed you find that they have sinned, bring correction to them before the congregation so that the rest of the people will respect you.