Proverbs 28:23-25

New International Reader's Version

²³ It is better to warn a person than to pretend to praise them.
    In the end that person will be more pleased with you.

²⁴ Anyone who steals from their parents and says, “It’s not wrong,”
    is just like someone who destroys.

²⁵ People who always want more stir up conflict.
    But those who trust in the Lord will succeed.