Proverbs 27:5 “Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.”

Proverbs 27:5

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Open rebuke is better than secret love.

World English Bible

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

American Standard Version

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

Geneva Bible 1599

Open rebuke is better then secret loue.

Darby Translation

Open rebuke is better than hidden love.

Young's Literal Translation

Better [is] open reproof than hidden love.

Bible in Basic English

Better is open protest than love kept secret.

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Cross references

“Open rebuke is better than secret love.”

Proverbs 28:23 1 Timothy 5:20 Galatians 2:14 Matthew 18:15 Leviticus 19:17

Proverbs 28:23 · BSB

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

1 Timothy 5:20 · BSB

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Galatians 2:14 · BSB

When I saw that they were not walking in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live l…

Matthew 18:15 · BSB

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Leviticus 19:17 · BSB

You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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