Proverbs 24:26

26 Every man that answereth right words, giveth 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 He that saith unto the wicked, "Thou art righteous": him shall the people curse; nations shall abhor him.

25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

26 Every man that answereth right words, giveth a kiss on the lips.

27 Prepare thy work outside, and make ready the field for thyself; and afterwards build thine house.

28 Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause, and deceive not with thy lips.