Proverbs 24:26

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

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"

Then King Nebuchadnezzar bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage to Daniel. He gave orders to offer sacrifice and incense to him.

Then Jesus said to them, "Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they were utterly amazed at him.

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