Proverbs 24:26
He that giveth a right answer Kisseth the lips.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25But it shall be well with them that punish him, And the blessing of prosperity shall come upon them.
27Arrange thy work without, And prepare it in thy field: Afterwards thou mayst build thy house.
Cross References
Job 6:25How powerful are the words of truth! But what do your reproaches prove?
Proverbs 16:1To man belongeth the preparation of the heart; But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors to him.
Mark 12:32And the scribe said to him, In truth, Teacher, thou hast well said, that He is one, and that there is no other but he;
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 →