Proverbs 27:5
King James Version (KJV)
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
In context
3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.
4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
Proverbs 27:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Open rebuke is better than secret love.
- WEB World English Bible
- Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
- 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.