Proverbs 28:23
What does Proverbs 28:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is reproving a man afterwards findeth grace, More than a flatterer with the tongue.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 1:23
And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
- Galatians 2:11
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned.
- Matthew 18:15
And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
- 2 Peter 3:15
And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote unto you;
- 2 Samuel 12:7
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
- Proverbs 27:5
Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
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