Proverbs 28:23 cpdv — Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tong…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue. "

— Proverbs 28:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 28 — Context

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A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.

21

Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.

22

A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.

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Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.

24

Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.

25

Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.

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Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.

Proverbs 28:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:23 say?
Proverbs 28:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue. ”
Where is Proverbs 28:23 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 23.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 28:23.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:23 in?
Proverbs 28:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 28:23?
Proverbs 28:23 reads (CPDV): “Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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