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 Living Translation (NLT)An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.

Context of Proverbs 24:26

24He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him. 25But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, And a good blessing will come upon them. He who gives a right answer kisses the lips. 27Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house. 28Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips?

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 man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
• Proverbs 16:1The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
• Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
• Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
• Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, prostrate before Daniel, and commanded that they should present an offering and incense to him.
• Mark 12:17And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
• Job 6:25How forceful are right words! But what does your arguing 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