Holy Scripture
Proverbs 27:6
A church father on this verse
“Rebukes are good, and often better than a silent friendship. Even if a friend thinks himself hurt, still rebuke him; and if the bitterness of the correction wounds his mind, still rebuke him and fear not. "The wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of flatterers." Rebuke, then, your erring friend; forsake not a…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
6The wounds of a friend are more to be trusted Than the spontaneous kisses of an enemy.
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4Wrath is merciless, and anger sharp: But envy can bear nothing.
5Open reproofs are better than secret love.
— Proverbs 27:6 —
7A full soul scorns honeycombs; But to a hungry soul even bitter things appear sweet.
8As when a bird flies down from its own nest, So a man is brought into bondage whenever he estranges himself from his own place.