Proverbs 24:26

Modern

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Traditional

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

Literal

The lips he kisses—the one returning straightforward words.

Latin

Labia deosculabitur qui recta verba respondet.

Hebrew

English

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Saying 2: A true friend does not hide problems but honestly shows where you can improve. A wise person appreciates a friend's advice.

This addendum to the thirty sayings of the wise (Proverbs 22:17–24:22) includes five more sayings.

Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
Genesis 41:38–57
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
Proverbs 25:11–12
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
Job 6:25
How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
Daniel 2:46–48
At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.
Mark 12:32–34
“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,
Mark 12:17–18
Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.