Proverbs 24:26

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 that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him; 25But to them that rebukehim shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them. He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer. 27Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house. 28Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

Proverbs 24:26 word by word

שְׂפָתַ֥יִם יִשָּׁ֑ק מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב דְּבָרִ֥ים נְכֹחִֽים׃Read the interlinear

• lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• rightנָכֹחַnâkôach · straightforwardH5228

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:26

• Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
• Proverbs 16:1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
• Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.
• Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
• Daniel 2:46Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors unto him.
• Mark 12:17And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him.
• Job 6:25How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?

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