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

24The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him. 25But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them. Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer. 27Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house. 28Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.

Proverbs 24:26 word by word

שְׂפָתַ֥יִם יִשָּׁ֑ק מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב דְּבָרִ֥ים נְכֹחִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• shall kissנָשַׁקnâshaq · to kissH5401
• lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• that givethשׁוּבshûb · to return: replyH7725
• a rightנָכֹחַnâkôach · straightforwardH5228
• answerדָּבָרdâbâr · word: speakingH1697

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:26

• Proverbs 15:23A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time – how good it is!
• Proverbs 16:1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
• Proverbs 25:11Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
• Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?”
• Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage to Daniel. He gave orders to offer sacrifice and incense to him.
• Mark 12:17Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were utterly amazed at him.
• Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof 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

Topics related to Proverbs 24:26

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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