Proverbs 24:25
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
World Messianic 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
24He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—
26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
1 Kings 21:19You shall speak to him, saying, ‘The LORD says, “Have you killed and also taken possession?”’ You shall speak to him, saying, ‘The LORD says, “In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick your blood, even yours.”’”
Nehemiah 13:8It grieved me severely. Therefore I threw all Tobiah’s household stuff out of the room.
Nehemiah 13:25I contended with them, cursed them, struck certain of them, plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, “You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.
Job 29:16I was a father to the needy. I researched the cause of him whom I didn’t know.
Matthew 14:4For Yochanan said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
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 →