Proverbs 24:25

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Summary

Proverbs 24:25

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

Them

A good blessing

Proverbs 28:23

Bible References

Them

‘You shall not hate your fellow countryman in your heart; you may surely reprove your neighbor, but shall not incur sin because of him.

For I have told him that I am about to judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons brought a curse on themselves and he did not rebuke them.

You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Have you murdered and also taken possession?”’ And you shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord, “In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth the dogs will lick up your blood, even yours.”’”

I consulted with myself and contended with the nobles and the rulers and said to them, “You are exacting usury, each from his brother!” Therefore, I held a great assembly against them.

It was very displeasing to me, so I threw all of Tobiah’s household goods out of the room.

“I was a father to the needy,
And I investigated the case which I did not know.

For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.

This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

A good blessing

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.