Devine Scripture

Proverbs 24:26

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

Context

v.25But to them that rebukehim shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.

v.26This passage

v.27Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 12:17

    And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him.

  • Job 6:25

    How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?

  • Daniel 2:46

    Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors unto him.

  • Proverbs 16:1

    The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

  • Genesis 41:38

    And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?

  • Proverbs 25:11

    A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.