Proverbs 24:25
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 28:23 states that one who rebukes will find favor — a parallel proverb directly affirming the same principle.
Leviticus 19:17 commands rebuking your neighbor—directly supporting the promised blessing for rebuking the wicked.
1 Samuel 3:13 shows Eli's failure to rebuke his sons—a negative example contrasting the blessing for rebuking the wicked.
1 Kings 21:19 records Elijah rebuking Ahab for murder—a concrete example of the rebuke that brings blessing.
1 Kings 21:20 continues Elijah's rebuke of Ahab as sold to evil—another example of rebuking the wicked.
Nehemiah 5:7-9 shows Nehemiah rebuking nobles for usury—a direct application of the principle here.
Nehemiah 13:8-11 recounts Nehemiah confronting officials over temple neglect—another rebuke example.
Nehemiah 13:25 shows a forceful rebuke of those who married foreign women — a concrete example of rebuking the wicked and receiving blessing.
Matthew 14:4 has John the Baptist rebuking Herod for adultery — a clear New Testament example of confronting the wicked.
1 Timothy 5:20 commands public rebuke of sinners — directly applying the principle of rebuking the wicked to church discipline.
2 Timothy 4:2 includes rebuke as part of preaching — a ministerial duty that aligns with the blessing on those who rebuke.
Titus 1:13 says rebuke false teachers sharply — a specific instruction matching the promise of blessing for rebuking the wicked.
Titus 2:15 calls for rebuking with all authority — reinforcing the value of confronting sin as in Proverbs.
Nehemiah 13:28 records driving away a high priest's son for sin — another instance of rebuking wickedness with decisive action.