Proverbs 24:26
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.”
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BSBPD
“An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 24:26 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
- Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
- Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
- Proverbs 16:1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
- Daniel 2:46At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering of incense be presented to him.
- Mark 12:17Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
- Mark 12:32“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,
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