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Proverbs 28:23

New International Version

23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

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American Standard Version

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Christian Standard Bible

One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

English Standard Version

Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.

King James Version

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

New American Standard Bible

One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.

New King James Version

He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.

New Living Translation

In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.

World English Bible

One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.