Proverbs 24:25
while those who convict the guilty will be appreciated, and will receive a rich blessing.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
In Context
24Those who tell the guilty, “You're innocent,” will be cursed by the people and hated by the nation,
26An honest answer is a kiss on the lips.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17Don't hold onto hateful feelings towards others. Talk honestly with your neighbors, so that you don't sin because of them.
1 Kings 21:19Tell him: This is what the Lord says: Have you murdered a man and robbed him? Then tell him: This is what the Lord says: In the very spot where dogs licked up Naboth's blood, dogs will lick up your own blood.”
Nehemiah 13:8I was extremely upset, and I went and threw out everything that was in Tobiah's room.
Nehemiah 13:25So I confronted them and told them they were cursed. I beat some of them and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God, saying, “You must not allow your daughters to marry their sons, or allow your sons—or yourselves— to marry their daughters.
Job 29:16I was like a father to the poor, and I defended the rights of strangers.
Matthew 14:4For John had been telling him, “It's not legal for you to marry her.”
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 →