Proverbs 24:26 “An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.”

Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

World English Bible

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

American Standard Version

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

Geneva Bible 1599

They shall kisse the lippes of him that answereth vpright wordes.

Darby Translation

He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.

Young's Literal Translation

Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

Bible in Basic English

He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.

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Cross references

“shall”

Proverbs 15:23 Genesis 41:38–57 Proverbs 16:1 Daniel 2:46–48 Mark 12:32–34 Proverbs 25:11

Proverbs 15:23 · BSB

A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

Genesis 41:38–57 · BSB

So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”

Proverbs 16:1 · BSB

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

Daniel 2:46–48 · BSB

At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.

Mark 12:32–34 · BSB

“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,

Proverbs 25:11 · BSB

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

“giveth a right answer”

Job 6:25

Job 6:25 · BSB

How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

27Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.

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