Proverbs 27:5

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

In context

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
KJV King James Version: Open rebuke is better than secret love.
WEB World English Bible: Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
ASV American Standard Version: Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Better [is] open reproof than hidden love.
DBY Darby Translation: Open rebuke is better than hidden love.
WBS Webster Bible: Open rebuke is better than secret love.