Proverbs 24:26
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24:26Like a kiss on the lips49
is the one who gives an honest answer.
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- 49 Heb “the one who returns right words kisses the lips.” This is an implied comparison for giving an honest answer. Honesty is like a kiss. The kiss would signify love, devotion, sincerity, and commitment (in that culture)—an outward expression of what is in the heart. It is an apt illustration of telling the truth. Some English versions now replace the figure to avoid cultural misunderstanding (cf. , “a sign of true friendship”; “an honor”).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Whoever gives an honest answer
kisses the lips.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
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NLTNew Living Translation
An honest answer
is like a kiss of friendship.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He will kiss the lips,
he who gives an honest answer.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips
That giveth a right answer.
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