Proverbs 28:23

Tree of Life Version

One who rebukes a man will in the end find more favor than one with a flattering tongue.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:7

Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! Thus says Adonai, God of Israel: It is I who anointed you king over Israel, and it is I who delivered you from the hand of Saul.

1 Kings 1:23

and they informed the king, saying: “Behold the prophet Nathan is here.” When he came in before the king, he prostrated himself before the king with his face to the ground.

Job 32:21

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

Job 32:22

for I do not know how to flatter else my Maker would quickly carry me away!

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me— it is kindness. Let him correct me— it is oil on my head —my head will not refuse it. Yet still my prayer is against their wickedness.

Proverbs 24:25

But for those who convict the guilty there will be delight— good blessing will come upon them.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Matthew 18:15

“Now if your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault while you’re with him alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother.

Galatians 2:11

But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong—