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Proverbs 24:26
26He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people] Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Proverbs 24:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
- New International Version (NIV)An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
Context of Proverbs 24:26
24He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will denounce him; 25But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight, And a good blessing will come upon them. He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people] Who gives a right and straightforward answer. 27Prepare your work outside And get it ready for yourself in the field; Afterward build your house and establish a home. 28Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, And do not deceive with your lips [speak neither lies nor half-truths].
Read all of Proverbs 24Proverbs 24:26 word by word
שְׂפָתַ֥יִם יִשָּׁ֑ק מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב דְּבָרִ֥ים נְכֹחִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 24:26
- Proverbs 15:23A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer, And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
- Proverbs 16:1The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
- Proverbs 25:11Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time.
- Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”
- Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell face downward and paid respect to Daniel [as a great prophet of the highest God], and gave orders for an offering and fragrant incense to be presented to him [in honor of his God].
- Mark 12:17Jesus said to them, “Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were greatly amazed at Him.
- Job 6:25How painful are words of honesty. But what does your argument prove?
Commentaries on Proverbs 24:26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26Kiss his lips - Shall treat him with affection and respect.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26Better, He shall kiss lips that giveth a right answer, i. e., he shall gain the hearts of men as much as by all outward signs of sympathy and favor. Compare 2 Samuel 15:1-6.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-26Verses 23-26 The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26Saying 2: A true friend does not hide problems but honestly shows where you can improve. A wise person appreciates a friend's advice.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. kiss his lips--love and obey, do homage (Psa 2:12; So 8:1). right answer--literally, "plain words" (compare Pr 8:9), opposed to deceptive, or obscure.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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