Proverbs 24:26
Good News Translation
An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.

New Revised Standard Version
One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.

Contemporary English Version
Giving an honest answer is a sign of true friendship.

New American Bible
An honest reply— a kiss on the lips.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

shall

Proverbs 15:23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

Proverbs 16:1 It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue.

Proverbs 25:11,12 To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver. . . .

Genesis 41:38 And he said to them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God?

Daniel 2:46-48 Then king Nabuchodonosor fell on his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer in sacrifice to him victims and incense. . . .

Mark 12:17,18,32-34 And Jesus answering, said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. . . .

giveth a right answer

Job 6:25 Why have you detracted the words of truth, whereas there is none of you that can reprove me?

Context
Further Sayings of the Wise
25They that rebuke him shall be praised: and a blessing shall come upon them. 26He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.27Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.…
Cross References
Proverbs 24:25
They that rebuke him shall be praised: and a blessing shall come upon them.

Proverbs 24:27
Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.

Proverbs 24:25
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