Proverbs 28:23

The Scriptures 2009

He who reproves a man finds more favour afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.

Cross References

Matthew 18:15

“And if your brother sins against you, go and convict him, between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous one smite me Or reprove me in loving-commitment – It is oil on my head. Let my head not refuse it. My prayer is still against their evil deeds.

Galatians 2:11

And when Kĕpha had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was at fault.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbour Spreads a net for his own feet.

1 Kings 1:23

So they informed the sovereign, saying, “Here is Nathan the prophet.” And when he came in before the sovereign, he bowed down before the sovereign with his face to the ground.

2 Samuel 12:7

Then Nathan said to Dawiḏ, “You are the man! Thus said יהוה Elohim of Yisra’ĕl, ‘I anointed you sovereign over Yisra’ĕl, and I delivered you from the hand of Sha’ul.

Proverbs 24:25

But those who rebuke the wrong, It is pleasant, and a good blessing comes on them.

Job 32:21

Please, let me not show partiality to anyone, nor let me flatter any man.

Job 32:22

For I do not know how to flatter, lest my Maker should soon take me away!