Proverbs 24:26
Lips, should one kiss with one who answereth in right words.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
In Context
25But, to reprovers, one should be pleasant, and, upon them, should come an excellent blessing:
Cross References
Job 6:25How pleasant are the sayings that are right! But what can a decision from you, decide?
Proverbs 16:1To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.
Daniel 2:46Then, King Nebuchadnezzar, fell upon his face, and, unto Daniel, paid adoration; and, a present and sweet odours, gave he word to pour out unto him.
Mark 12:32The Scribe said unto him—Well, Teacher! in truth, hast thou said—He is, One, and there is none other, than 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 →