4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous.

5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love!

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.