Proverbs 28:23

Proverbs 28:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor

rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

23One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor

Than one who flatters with the tongue.

23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor

Than he who flatters with the tongue.

23He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor

Than he who flatters with the tongue.

23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor

than one who flatters with his tongue.

23It is better to warn a person than to pretend to praise them.

In the end that person will be more pleased with you.