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Proverbs 24:26

He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

Proverbs 24:26 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)

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Proverbs 24:26 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

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In context

23 These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.

24 They that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them.

25 They that rebuke him shall be praised: and a blessing shall come upon them.

26 He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

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

28 Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips.

29 Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work.

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