Proverbs 24:26

Proverbs 24:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.

Context of Proverbs 24:26

24Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. 25But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them. An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. 27Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. 28Do not testify against your neighbor without cause— would you use your lips to mislead?

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 finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
• Proverbs 16:1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.
• Proverbs 25:11Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.
• Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?”
• Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell prostrate before Daniel and paid him honor and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.
• Mark 12:17Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” And they were amazed at him.
• Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what do your arguments 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

• Rulers
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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