OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 5

Proverbs 27:5

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Better is open rebuke

than hidden love.

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Proverbs 27:2–8

2

Let another man praise you,

and not your own mouth;

a stranger, and not your own lips.

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
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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.

8

As a bird that wanders from her nest,

so is a man who wanders from his home.

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