Proverbs 24:26

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

Proverbs 24:26 in Other Translations

26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

26 Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.

26 An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.

26 An honest answer is like a warm hug.

26 He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

26 Giving a straight answer is [like] a kiss on the lips.

26 He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.

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

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 innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.

25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.

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

27 Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.

28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause— would you use your lips to mislead?