Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
27Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
Cross References
Job 6:25How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?
Proverbs 16:1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an offering and sweet odours to him.
Mark 12:32The scribe said to him, “Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none 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 →