Proverbs 24:25

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

23Here are some further sayings of the wise: It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment. 24A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations. But it will go well for those who convict the guilty; rich blessings will be showered on them. 26An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship. 27Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.

Proverbs 24:25 word by word

וְלַמּוֹכִיחִ֥ים יִנְעָ֑ם וַֽ֝עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם תָּב֥וֹא בִרְכַּת־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But to them that rebukeיָכַחyâkach · to rebukeH3198
• shall be delightנָעֵםnâ‛êm · be pleasantH5276
• and a goodטוֹבţôb · goodH2896
• blessingבְּרָכָהberâkâh · blessingH1293
• shall comeבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:25

• Leviticus 19:17“Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.
• 1 Samuel 3:13I have warned him that judgment is coming upon his family forever, because his sons are blaspheming God and he hasn’t disciplined them.
• 1 Kings 21:19Give him this message: ‘This is what the Lord says: Wasn’t it enough that you killed Naboth? Must you rob him, too? Because you have done this, dogs will lick your blood at the very place where they licked the blood of Naboth!’”
• Nehemiah 5:7After thinking it over, I spoke out against these nobles and officials. I told them, “You are hurting your own relatives by charging interest when they borrow money!” Then I called a public meeting to deal with the problem.
• Nehemiah 13:8I became very upset and threw all of Tobiah’s belongings out of the room.
• Job 29:16I was a father to the poor and assisted strangers who needed help.
• Matthew 14:4John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry her.”
• 1 Timothy 5:20Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
• Proverbs 28:23In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.

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