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href="/niv/proverbs/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Every man</i> shall kiss <i>his</i> lips that giveth a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who gives a right answer Kisses the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He kisses the lips Who responds with right words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people] Who gives a right <i>and</i> straightforward answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Giving an honest answer is a sign of true friendship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Giving a straight answer is [like] a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />An honest answer is a sign of true friendship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A kiss on the lips— that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He who is returning straightforward words kisses lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He shall kiss the lips turning back right words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He shall kiss the lips, who responds with upright words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />An honest reply— a kiss on the lips. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The people shall kiss the lips of those who give admonition.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the lips will kiss those that reprove.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He kisseth the lips That giveth a right answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and <i>men</i> will kiss lips that answer well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5006" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Further Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5228.htm" title="5228: nə·ḵō·ḥîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right, straightness. From the same as nekach; straightforward, i.e., equitable, correct, or, integrity.">An honest</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·rîm (N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">answer</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: mê·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">given</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: yiš·šāq (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">is like a kiss</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">on the lips.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></span><br />A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Proverbs 27:5-6</a></span><br />Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. / The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm">Proverbs 28:23</a></span><br />He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a></span><br />By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-13.htm">Proverbs 16:13</a></span><br />Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm">Proverbs 18:4</a></span><br />The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Proverbs 20:15</a></span><br />There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm">Proverbs 21:28</a></span><br />A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Proverbs 22:11</a></span><br />He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a></span><br />Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a></span><br />Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Every man shall kiss his lips that gives a right answer.</p><p class="hdg">shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></b></br> A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word <i>spoken</i> in due season, how good <i>is it</i>!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Proverbs 16:1</a></b></br> The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, <i>is</i> from the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11,12</a></b></br> A word fitly spoken <i>is like</i> apples of gold in pictures of silver… </p><p class="hdg">giveth a right answer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-25.htm">Job 6:25</a></b></br> How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-13.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-13.htm">Kisses</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-13.htm">Returning</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-9.htm">Straightforward</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/songs/1-2.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Kisses</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-28.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Returning</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Straightforward</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-12.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>An honest answer</b><br />The phrase "an honest answer" in Hebrew is "ma'aneh emet," where "ma'aneh" means "answer" and "emet" means "truth" or "faithfulness." In the biblical context, truth is not merely factual accuracy but aligns with God's nature and His covenantal faithfulness. An honest answer reflects integrity and righteousness, qualities highly esteemed in the wisdom literature of the Bible. It suggests a response that is not only correct but also delivered with sincerity and moral uprightness, embodying the character of God Himself.<p><b>given</b><br />The act of giving an honest answer implies a voluntary and intentional action. In the Hebrew culture, communication was a communal and relational act, often seen as a moral duty. The act of giving here is not just about speaking truth but doing so with the intent to build up, guide, or correct in love. It reflects the biblical principle of speaking the truth in love (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>), emphasizing the relational aspect of communication that seeks the well-being of others.<p><b>is like</b><br />The simile "is like" introduces a comparison that invites the reader to consider the nature and impact of an honest answer. In Hebrew poetry, similes and metaphors are used to create vivid imagery and deeper understanding. This comparison suggests that the value and effect of an honest answer are akin to something tangible and deeply appreciated, drawing the reader to reflect on the significance of truthfulness in human interactions.<p><b>a kiss on the lips</b><br />In ancient Near Eastern culture, a "kiss on the lips" was a sign of deep affection, respect, and intimacy. It was a gesture reserved for close relationships, symbolizing trust and mutual respect. The imagery here conveys that an honest answer fosters closeness and strengthens relationships, much like a kiss would. It suggests that truth spoken in love can bridge gaps, heal wounds, and build trust, reflecting the biblical ideal of community and fellowship. This imagery underscores the power of truth to create bonds of love and respect, aligning with the biblical call to love one another earnestly from a pure heart (<a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Every man shall kiss his lips </span>. . . Rather, <span class= "ital">He kisseth the lips that giveth right answers. </span>His words are as pleasant as if he had kissed the inquirer's lips.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - A distich connected with the subject of the preceding paragraph. <span class="cmt_word">Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer;</span> or better, <span class="accented">he kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer</span>. An answer that is fair and suitable to the circumstances is as pleasant and assuring to the bearers as a kiss on the lips. Such a salutation would be a natural sign of sympathy and affection. Thus Absalom won the hearts of the people by kissing those who came to court with their suits (<a href="/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5</a>). In <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40</a>, where the Authorized Version has, "According to thy word shall all my people be ruled," the Hebrew runs, "Thy mouth shall all my people kiss," <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. they shall do homage to thee, which is another signification of this action. This, however, would not be suitable here, as the kiss is supposed to be given by the speaker, though the LXX. mistakenly translates, "But men will kiss lips that answer good words." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">An honest</span><br /><span class="heb">נְכֹחִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḵō·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straightforward, equitable, correct, integrity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answer</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבָרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">given</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב</span> <span class="translit">(mê·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is like a kiss</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׁ֑ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·šāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the lips.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂפָתַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:26 An honest answer is like a kiss (Prov. 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