Proverbs 27:5

World English Bible (WEB)

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

In context

3 A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

7 A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.

WEB World English Bible: Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
KJV King James Version: Open rebuke is better than secret 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.