Proverbs 24:25
But it shall be well with them that punish him, And the blessing of prosperity shall come upon them.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
In Context
26He that giveth a right answer Kisseth the lips.
Cross References
Job 29:16I was a father to the poor, And the cause of him I knew not I searched out;
Matthew 14:4For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee 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 →