Proverbs 24:25
But those who discipline the wicked will have delight 1 and gifts of goodness will come to them. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
26The one who gives an honest answer 1 gives a kiss on the lips. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17Do not hate your brother in your heart. You must honestly rebuke your neighbor so as not to share in sin because of him.
1 Kings 21:19You must speak to him and say that Yahweh says, 'Have you killed and also taken possession?' Then you will tell him that Yahweh says, 'In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, the dogs will lick your blood, yes, your blood.'”
Nehemiah 13:8I was very angry and I threw all Tobiah's household articles out of the storeroom.
Nehemiah 13:25I confronted them, and I cursed them, and I hit some of them and pulled out their hair. I made them swear by God, saying, “You shall not give your daughters to their sons, or take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.
Job 29:16I was a father to needy people; 1 I would examine the case even of one whom I did not know. 1
Matthew 14:4For John had said to him, “It is not lawful 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 →