Proverbs 24:26 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²⁶ One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ Every man shall kiss his lips That giveth a right answer.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of men] who give a right answer.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁶ He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

Common English Bible

²⁶ Those who speak honestly are like those who kiss on the lips.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ He shall kiss the lips, who responds with upright words.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Proverbs 24:26 Cross References

Job 6:25

How forceful are honest words! But your reproof, what does it reprove?

Proverbs 15:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the mind belong to mortals, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 24:25

but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them.

Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for you in the field; and after that build your house.