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Proverbs 24:26
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 24:26
Christian Standard Bible
26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
New English Translation
Proverbs 24:26
New English Translation
26 Like a kiss on the lips[a]
is the one who gives an honest answer.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:26 tn 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. TEV, CEV “a sign of true friendship”; NLT “an honor”).
Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
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