Proverbs 28:23
The Scripture
(23) He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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