Proverbs 24:26

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

A man has joy in an apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely word!

The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken in right circumstances.

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?”

Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and did homage to Daniel, and gave orders to present to him an offering and

fragrant incense.

And Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were amazed at Him.

“How painful are honest words!
But what does your argument prove?