Proverbs 24:26
The one who gives an honest answer 1 gives a kiss on the lips. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25But those who discipline the wicked will have delight 1 and gifts of goodness will come to them. 1
Cross References
Job 6:25How painful are truthful words! 1 But your arguments, how do they actually rebuke me? 1
Proverbs 16:1The plans of the heart belong to a person, 1 but from Yahweh comes the answer from his tongue. 1
Daniel 2:46King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face before Daniel and honored him; he commanded that an offering be made and that incense be offered up to him.
Mark 12:32The scribe said, “Good, Teacher! You have truly said that God is one, and that there is no other besides him.
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 →