Proverbs 27:5

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 27:5

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

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KJV

King James Version

Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.

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WEB

World English Bible

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 27

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.

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