Proverbs 24:25
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, 2 and a rich blessing will come on them. 1
One Unity Resource 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
26An honest answer 2 is like a kiss on the lips. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17+ 19:17. Lev 19:17 (Lev 19:17-18) (#6.393): T. Not to hate your brother in your heart / R. Not to hate fellow Jews “‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. + 19:17. Lev 19:17 (Lev 19:17-18) (#6.394): T. You are to rebuke and reprove your neighbor and thereby not bear a sin because of him / R. To rebuke and reprove a sinner + 19:17. Lev 19:17 (Lev 19:17-18) (#6.395): T. This command is not found in the straightforward text, it is implied by not incurring guilt of sin due to hatred or grudge against your neighbor / R. Not to shame or embarrass any person of Israel You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear crime deserving peanlty, sin ·missing the goal· because of him.
Matthew 14:4For John [Yah is gracious] said to him, “It violates the Torah ·Teaching· for you to have her as your wife.”
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 →