Proverbs 14:5

You must make your choice.

A person might say nice things. He might be very clever. Many people might want to hear his words. However, if his words are lies, then he cannot help us.

An honest person might seem to be unfriendly. He might be anxious. He might even be angry. Perhaps nobody wants to hear his words. However, he is telling the truth. Like the oxen (strong farm animals) in verse 4, we may not like his character. However, his honest words can really help us.