26Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.


In Context

23 These also are for the wise: — To discern faces in judgment is not good.

24 Whoso is saying to the wicked, 'Thou art righteous,' Peoples execrate him — nations abhor him.

25 And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.

26 Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

27 Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field — go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.

28 Be not a witness for nought against thy neighbour, Or thou hast enticed with thy 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 World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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