Proverbs 27:5

Open rebuke is better than secret love.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:5

BSB
Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
AKJV
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
CPDV
An open rebuke is better than hidden love.
ERV
Better is open rebuke than love that is hidden.
NHEB
Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
SMT
Naked rebuke is good above secret love.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:5
Summary
Direct correction surpasses hidden affection.
Event
Rebuke valued over silence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom