Bible verse
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 28:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
KJV
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
ASV
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
ERV
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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