Proverbs 24:26
He that giveth an answer that is nakhon (right, correct), 1 giveth a kiss on the sfatayim. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25But to them that rebuke the wicked, it is well, 1 and birkat tov shall come upon them. 1
Cross References
Job 6:25How forcible are the imrei yosher (words of rectitude)! 1 But what doth your hokhiach (reproof) reprove? 1
Proverbs 16:1The plans of the lev belong to adam, 1 and the answer of the lashon is from Hashem. 1
Daniel 2:46Then the king Nevukhadnetzar fell upon his face, prostrate before Daniel, and paid him honor and ordered that a minchah and incense be presented to him.
Mark 12:32And the Baal Torah said to him, Well spoken, Rabbi, beemes you have said that Hashem is ECHAD + 12:32 Dt 6:4 (one), and EIN OD and there is no other + 12:32 Isa 45:18 except him. + 12:32 Dt 4:35,39; Isa 45:6,14; 46:9
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 →