Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 24:25
25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a generous blessing will come to them.
Proverbs 24:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
- New International Version (NIV)But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
Context of Proverbs 24:25
23These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment. 24Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent” — peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a generous blessing will come to them. 26He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips. 27Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; afterward, build your house.
Read all of Proverbs 24Proverbs 24:25 word by word
וְלַמּוֹכִיחִ֥ים יִנְעָ֑ם וַֽ֝עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם תָּב֥וֹא בִרְכַּת־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 24:25
- Leviticus 19:17“Do not harbor hatred against your brother. Rebuke your neighbor directly, and you will not incur guilt because of him.
- 1 Samuel 3:13I told him that I am going to judge his family forever because of the iniquity he knows about: his sons are cursing God, and he has not stopped them.
- 1 Kings 21:19Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Have you murdered and also taken possession? ’ Then tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: In the place where the dogs licked up Naboth’s blood, the dogs will also lick up your blood!’”
- Nehemiah 5:7After seriously considering the matter, I accused the nobles and officials, saying to them, “Each of you is charging his countrymen interest.” So I called a large assembly against them
- Nehemiah 13:8I was greatly displeased and threw all of Tobiah’s household possessions out of the room.
- Job 29:16I was a father to the needy, and I examined the case of the stranger.
- Matthew 14:4since John had been telling him, “It’s not lawful for you to have her.”
- 1 Timothy 5:20Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid.
- 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.
- Proverbs 28:23One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
Commentaries on Proverbs 24:25
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25There is no surer path to popularity than a righteous severity in punishing guilt.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. 23-25Saying 1: Wise people make fair judgments (see Proverbs 6:19; 12:17; 19:28; 24:28–29; 25:18).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2524-25. of which an example is justifying the wicked, to which is opposed, rebuking him, which has a blessing.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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