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Proverbs 27:5

American Standard Version

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

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Proverbs 27:5 in other translations

Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.

Proverbs 27:5 · World English Bible

Proverbs 27:5 in context

  1. 3A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.
  2. 4Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
  3. 5Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
  4. 6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
  5. 7The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.