4 We're blasted by anger and swamped by rage, but who can survive jealousy?

5 A spoken reprimand is better than approval that's never expressed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:4-5

Commentary on Proverbs 27:3-4

(Read Proverbs 27:3-4)

Those who have no command of their passions, sink under the load.

Commentary on Proverbs 27:5-6

(Read Proverbs 27:5-6)

Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.