Proverbs 27:5 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 27:5

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them.

4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent,
But ^awho is able to stand before jealousy?

5 ^aOpen rebuke is better
Than love carefully concealed.

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are ^adeceitful.

7 A satisfied soul¹ loathes the honeycomb,
But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest
Is a man who wanders from his place.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:5

American Standard Version
Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

Amplified® Bible
Open rebuke is better than love that is hidden.

Contemporary English Version
A truly good friend will openly correct you.

Darby English Version
Open rebuke is better than hidden love.

Good News Bible
Better to correct someone openly than to let him think you don't care for him at all.

King James Version
Open rebuke is better than secret love.

New American Standard Bible
Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed.

New International Version
Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.

New King James Version
Open rebuke is better
Than love carefully concealed.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Open rebuke seems better Than love that remains concealed.

Revised Standard Version
Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

Young's Literal Translation
Better `is' open reproof than hidden love.

New English Translation
Better is open¹ rebuke than hidden² love.