Parallel Verses
Amplified
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.
New American Standard Bible
And a good blessing will come upon them.
King James Version
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Holman Bible
and a generous blessing will come to them.
International Standard Version
But as for people who rebuke the wicked; a good blessing will fall upon them.
A Conservative Version
But to those who rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
American Standard Version
But to them that rebuke him'shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
Bible in Basic English
But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
Darby Translation
but to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them.
Julia Smith Translation
And it shall be pleasant to those reproving, and a blessing of good shall come upon them.
King James 2000
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But they who rebuke will have delight, and upon them blessings of goodness will come.
Modern King James verseion
But to those who rebuke him, it shall be a delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But they that rebuke the ungodly shall be commended, and a rich blessing shall come upon them.
NET Bible
But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.
New Heart English Bible
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
The Emphasized Bible
But, to reprovers, one should be pleasant, and, upon them, should come an excellent blessing:
Webster
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
World English Bible
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
Youngs Literal Translation
And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.
Themes
the Blessed » Who rebuke sinners
Evil » Those that call evil good
Rebuke » Those that rebuke the wicked
Interlinear
Yakach
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Sayings Of The Wise
24
He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Peoples will curse him, nations will denounce him;
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.
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:23
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Leviticus 19:17
‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you may most certainly rebuke your neighbor, but shall not incur sin because of him.
1 Samuel 3:13
Now I have told him that I am about to judge his house forever for the sinful behavior which he knew [was happening], because his sons were bringing a curse on themselves [dishonoring and blaspheming God] and he did not rebuke them.
1 Kings 21:19-20
You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Have you murdered and also taken possession [of the victim’s property]?”’ And you shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “In the place where dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick up your blood as well.”’”
Nehemiah 5:7-9
I thought it over and then challenged the nobles and the rulers. I said to them, “You are exacting usury (excessive interest) from your own brother (relative).” So I held a great assembly to confront them.
Nehemiah 13:8-11
It was very displeasing to me, so I threw all of Tobiah’s household furnishings out of the room.
Nehemiah 13:17
Then I reprimanded the nobles of Judah, and said to them, “What is this evil thing that you are doing—profaning the Sabbath day?
Nehemiah 13:25
So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, “You shall not give your daughters [in marriage] to their sons, nor take [any of] their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
Nehemiah 13:28
One of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was a son-in-law of Sanballat the Horonite, so I chased him away from me.
Job 29:16-18
“I was a father to the needy;
I investigated the case I did not know [and assured justice].
Matthew 14:4
for John had said to him, “It is not lawful (morally right) for you to have her [living with you as your wife].”
1 Timothy 5:20
As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.
Titus 1:13
This description is true. So rebuke them sharply so that they will be sound in the faith and free from doctrinal error,
Titus 2:15
Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect].