Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer is a kiss on the lips.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25while those who convict the guilty will be appreciated, and will receive a rich blessing.
Cross References
Job 6:25Honest words are painful, but what do your arguments prove?
Proverbs 16:1Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.
Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell down before Daniel and worshiped him, and ordered offerings of grain and incense to be made to him.
Mark 12:32“That's right, Teacher,” the man replied. “It's true as you said that God is one, and there is no other.
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 →