Proverbs 24:26

26 He will kiss [the] lips, he who gives an honest answer.

Proverbs 24:26 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 24:26

[Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right
answer.
] Either as a witness to a question put to him in court, to which he answers aptly and uprightly; or rather as a judge, who, having heard a cause, answers and gives his opinion of it faithfully, and pronounces a righteous sentence; everyone will love and respect him, and hearken to him and obey him; both affection and obedience are signified by a kiss; see ( Psalms 2:12 ) ( Song of Solomon 8:1 ) .

Proverbs 24:26 In-Context

24 Whoever says to the guilty, "You are righteous," the people will curse him; the nations will abhor him.

25 But they who rebuke will have delight, and upon them blessings of goodness will come.

26 He will kiss [the] lips, he who gives an honest answer.

27 Prepare your work in the street and get it ready for yourself in the field; afterward, then you shall build your house.

28 Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor nor deceive with your lips.