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Berean Standard Bible

“Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.”

Proverbs 27:5

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Proverbs 27 is a collection of sayings about friendship, humility and knowing one's circumstances. Several speak of how friends treat one another.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

World English Bible (WEB)

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

King James Version (KJV)

Open rebuke is better than secret love.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Better is open protest than love kept secret.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor es reprensión manifiesta que amor oculto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Es mejor la reprensión franca que el amor en secreto.

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