Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
gives a kiss on the lips.
New American Standard Bible
Who gives
King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Lips, should one kiss with one who answereth in right words.
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
and a generous blessing will come to them.
gives a kiss on the lips.
afterward, build your house.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 41:38-57
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit
Job 6:25
But what does your rebuke prove?
Proverbs 15:23
and a timely word—how good that is!
Proverbs 16:1
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 25:11-12
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
Daniel 2:46-48
Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell down, paid homage to Daniel, and gave orders to present an offering and incense to him.
Mark 12:17-18
Then Jesus told them,
Mark 12:32-34
Then the scribe said to Him, “You are right, Teacher! You have correctly said that He is One, and there is no one