Proverbs 24:26

More Sayings Of The Wise

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But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
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He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer. ²⁷
Prepare your work outside
And get it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterward build your house and establish a home.

Hearts Of Men

Genesis 41:38-57

So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”

Job 6:25

“How painful are words of honesty.
But what does your argument prove?

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

Proverbs 16:1

The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 25:11-12

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.

Daniel 2:46-48

Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell face downward and paid respect to Daniel [as a great prophet of the highest God], and gave orders for an offering and fragrant incense to be presented to him [in honor of his God].

Mark 12:17-18

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

Mark 12:32-34

The scribe said to Him, “Admirably answered, Teacher; You truthfully stated that He is One, and there is no other but Him;