Matthew Henry · Verse 23
Upon reflection, most will have a better opinion of a faithful reprover than of a soothing flatterer.
Proverbs 28:23
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
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WEBBE
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favour than one who flatters with the tongue.
BSB
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
KJV
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
ASV
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
BBE
He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
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