Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Them
A good blessing
Bible References
Them
Leviticus 19:17
Let there be no hate in your heart for your brother; but you may make a protest to your neighbour, so that he may be stopped from doing evil.
1 Samuel 3:13
And you are to say to him that I will send punishment on his family for ever, for the sin which he had knowledge of; because his sons have been cursing God and he had no control over them.
1 Kings 21:19
Say to him, The Lord says, Have you put a man to death and taken his heritage? Then say to him, The Lord says, In the place where dogs have been drinking the blood of Naboth, there will your blood become the drink of dogs.
Nehemiah 5:7
And after turning it over in my mind, I made a protest to the chiefs and the rulers, and said to them, Every one of you is taking interest from his countryman. And I got together a great meeting of protest.
Nehemiah 13:8
And it was evil in my eyes: so I had all Tobiah's things put out of the room.
Job 29:16
I was a father to the poor, searching out the cause of him who was strange to me.
Matthew 14:4
Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.
1 Timothy 5:20
Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.
2 Timothy 4:2
Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;
Titus 1:13
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,
Titus 2:15
On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.
A good blessing
Proverbs 28:23
He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.