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[a]Better is an open rebuke
    than a love that remains hidden.

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  1. 27:5–6 Verses 5 and 6 are concerned with true friendship. “Better than” sayings often declare one thing superior to another in view of some value, e.g., 15:17, vegetables are better than meat in view of a milieu of love. In v. 5, a rebuke is better than an act of affection in view of discipline that imparts wisdom.

Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

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Better to correct someone openly than to let him think you don't care for him at all.

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Better is (A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.

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Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

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