4 Wrath is cruel,
and anger is overwhelming;
but who is able to stand before jealousy?

5 Better is open rebuke
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.