Proverbs 24:26
He shall kiss the lips, who responds with upright words.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25Those who argue against the impious shall be praised, and a blessing shall come upon them.
Cross References
Job 6:25Why have you diminished the words of truth, when there is none of you who is able to offer proof against me?
Proverbs 16:1It is for man to prepare the soul, and for the Lord to govern the tongue.
Daniel 2:46Then king Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and adored Daniel, and he commanded that they should offer in sacrifice to him victims and incense.
Mark 12:32And the scribe said to him: Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth that there is one God, and there is no other beside him;
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 →