Proverbs 28:23

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:23

BSB
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
AKJV
He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters with the tongue.
CPDV
Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.
ERV
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
NHEB
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
SMT
He reproving a man, afterwards shall find favor more than he smoothing the tongue.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:23
Summary
Honest rebuke proves more valuable than flattery
Event
Rebuke compared favorably to flattery
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom