26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.


In Context

23 These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

24 He who says to the wicked, |You are righteous;| peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him—

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

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

27 Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

28 Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips.

Proverbs 24:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:26[Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right answer.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

24:26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

24:26He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:26He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:26He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:26He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:26Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:26Every man shall kiss his lips that gives a right answer.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

24:26Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.