Bible verse

Proverbs 27:5

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

Proverbs 27:5 · BSB

Proverbs 27:5 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 27.

1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.

3 A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.

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

5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

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

7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.

8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.

9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.

Read all of Proverbs 27

Proverbs 27:5 in other translations

KJV

Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.

ASV

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

ERV

Better is open rebuke than love that is hidden.

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