Proverbs 24:26

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.that…: Heb. that answereth right words

WEB

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

ASV

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

LSV

He who is returning straightforward words kisses lips.

YLT

Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

DBY

He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.

DRC

He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

GNV

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

JPS

He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.

LXXE

and men will kiss lips that answer well.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

שְׂפָתַ֥יִם יִשָּׁ֑ק מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב דְּבָרִ֥ים נְכֹחִֽים׃

LXX-Br

χείλη δὲ φιλήσουσιν ἀποκρινόμενα λόγους ἀγαθούς.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
• Genesis 41:38–57So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. You…
• Proverbs 25:11–12A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
• Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
• Proverbs 16:1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
• Mark 12:32–34“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him, and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to…
• Daniel 2:46–48At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering of incense be presented to him. The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the…
• Mark 12:17–18Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him. Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him:

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