Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Lips, should one kiss with one who answereth in right words.
New American Standard Bible
Who gives
King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Holman Bible
gives a kiss on the lips.
International Standard Version
A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.
A Conservative Version
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
American Standard Version
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Amplified
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Bible in Basic English
He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.
Darby Translation
He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.
Julia Smith Translation
He shall kiss the lips turning back right words.
King James 2000
Every man shall kiss his lips who gives a right answer.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He will kiss [the] lips, he who gives an honest answer.
Modern King James verseion
He shall kiss the lips that return right words.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He maketh himself to be well loved, that giveth a good answer.
NET Bible
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
New Heart English Bible
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Webster
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
World English Bible
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:26
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Context Readings
More Sayings Of The Wise
25 But, to reprovers, one should be pleasant, and, upon them, should come an excellent blessing: 26 Lips, should one kiss with one who answereth in right words. 27 Prepare, in the open, thy work, and make ready, in the field, for thyself, Afterwards, shalt thou build thy house.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 41:38-57
and Pharaoh said unto his servants, - Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?
Job 6:25
How pleasant are the sayings that are right! But what can a decision from you, decide?
Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season, - how good!
Proverbs 16:1
To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 25:11-12
Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
Daniel 2:46-48
Then, King Nebuchadnezzar, fell upon his face, and, unto Daniel, paid adoration; and, a present and sweet odours, gave he word to pour out unto him.
Mark 12:17-18
And, Jesus, said - the things of Caesar, render, unto Caesar, and, the things of God, unto God. And they were marvelling at him.
Mark 12:32-34
The Scribe said unto him - Well, Teacher! in truth, hast thou said - He is, One, and there is none other, than he;