Proverbs 24:25
And it is pleasant to those reproving, || And a good blessing comes on them.
Literal Standard 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
24Whoever is saying to the wicked, “You [are] righteous,” || Peoples execrate him—nations abhor him.
26He who is returning straightforward words kisses lips.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17You do not hate your brother in your heart; you certainly reprove your fellow, and do not permit sin on him.
1 Kings 21:19and you have spoken to him, saying, Thus said YHWH: Have you murdered, and also possessed? And you have spoken to him, saying, Thus said YHWH: In the place where the dogs licked the blood of Naboth, the dogs lick your blood, even yours.”
Nehemiah 13:8and it is very displeasing to me, and I cast all the vessels of the house of Tobiah outside, out of the chamber,
Nehemiah 13:25And I strive with them, and declare them vile, and strike certain of them, and pluck off their hair, and cause them to swear by God, “You do not give your daughters to their sons, nor do you take of their daughters to your sons, and to yourselves.
Job 29:16I [am] a father to the needy, || And the cause I have not known I search out.
Matthew 14:4for John was saying to him, “It is not lawful to you to have 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 →