Proverbs 28:23-24

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Proverbs 28:23-24 The Message (MSG)

In the end, serious reprimand is appreciated far more than bootlicking flattery. Anyone who robs father and mother and says, “So, what’s wrong with that?” is worse than a pirate.

Proverbs 28:23-24 King James Version (KJV)

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour Than he that flattereth with the tongue. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; The same is the companion of a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:23-24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. He who robs his father or his mother And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys.

Proverbs 28:23-24 New Century Version (NCV)

Those who correct others will later be liked more than those who give false praise. Whoever robs father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is just like someone who destroys things.

Proverbs 28:23-24 American Standard Version (ASV)

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:23-24 New International Version (NIV)

Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue. Whoever robs their father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is partner to one who destroys.

Proverbs 28:23-24 New King James Version (NKJV)

He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue. Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same is companion to a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:23-24 Amplified Bible (AMP)

He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. He who robs his father or his mother And says, “This is no sin,” Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.

Proverbs 28:23-24 New Living Translation (NLT)

In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery. Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.

Proverbs 28:23-24 The Passion Translation (TPT)

If you correct someone with constructive criticism, in the end he will appreciate it more than flattery. A person who would reject his own parents and say, “What’s wrong with that?” is as bad as a murderer.

Proverbs 28:23-24 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys.