Proverbs 28:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:23 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:23 — KJV
“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”
— Proverbs 28:23 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:23 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:23
“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. favour: or, kindness in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:23: more, favour, than
“And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. whoso...: Heb. he that is good before God”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:23: find, more, than
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:23: more, than, tongue
“And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:23: find, more, than
“I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:23: more, than, tongue
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