Proverbs 24:26
He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
Cross References
Job 6:25How pleasing are upright words! but what force is there in your arguments?
Proverbs 16:1The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar, falling down on his face, gave worship to Daniel, and gave orders for an offering and spices to be given to him;
Mark 12:32And the scribe said to him, Truly, Master, you have well said that he is one, and there is no other but he:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:24-27
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Here are lessons for wise men, that is, judges and princes. As subjects must do their duty, and be obedient to magistrates, so magistrates must do their duty in… Read the whole commentary →