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Proverbs Open rebuke is better: Many are hesitant to rebuke others, especially others in God's family. But there is a time and place where rebuke is not only good it is better than the alternative.

Proverbs In-Context 5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. 7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

If you are angry at them or want to get them in trouble, then you are not rebuking in love. So before you rebuke someone, think about why and how you are going to speak to them, and think about what you are going to say, and make sure you rebuke them in love.

Proverbs in Other Translations 9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. 9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. 9 Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.

It is telling a man his fault personally and directly, whether against you, others, or God. It is open, for you do it to his face, rather than pretending all is well; and it is rebuke, for you reprove his error, rather than flatter with compliments.

Open rebuke is taken to mean straightforward rebuke. A rebuke is a criticism of someone for some action or attitude. The more open and honest, the more effective. #2 ??than hidden love.? Love that is hidden is of no benefit to the recipient, and also robs the lover of the joy of expression.

Proverbs -6 American Standard Version (ASV) Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.