Proverbs 24:25

Bible in Basic English 1965

But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

Then I made protests to the chiefs of Judah, and said to them, What is this evil which you are doing, not keeping the Sabbath day holy?

Nehemiah 13:25

And I took up the cause against them, cursing them and giving blows to some of them and pulling out their hair; and I made them take an oath by God, saying, You are not to give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.

Nehemiah 13:28

And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib, the chief priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: so I sent him away from me.

Proverbs 24:26

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

Proverbs 28:23

He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

Leviticus 19:17

Let there be no hate in your heart for your brother; but you may make a protest to your neighbour, so that he may be stopped from doing evil.

Matthew 14:4

Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.

1 Timothy 5:20

Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.

2 Timothy 4:2

Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;

Titus 1:13

This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,

Titus 2:15

On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.

1 Samuel 3:13

And you are to say to him that I will send punishment on his family for ever, for the sin which he had knowledge of; because his sons have been cursing God and he had no control over them.