Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
International Standard Version
26 A kiss on the lips—
that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
Proverbs 25:8-10
New International Version
8 do not bring[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?(A)
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go
Proverbs 25:8-10
International Standard Version
8 don’t be in a hurry to argue in court.
Otherwise, what will you do later on
when your neighbor humiliates you?
9 Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,
and don’t betray another person’s confidence.
10 Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,
and your bad reputation will never leave you.
Proverbs 25:11-15
New International Version
11 Like apples[a] of gold in settings of silver(A)
is a ruling rightly given.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(B)
13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master.(C)
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
Proverbs 25:11-15
International Standard Version
11 Like golden apples set in silver
is a word spoken at the right time.
12 Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like cold snow during harvest time
is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes his masters.
14 Like clouds and winds without rain
is the man who brags
about gifts he never gave.
15 Through patience a ruler may be persuaded;
a gentle word[a] can break a bone.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 25:20
New International Version
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 25:20
International Standard Version
20 Taking your coat off when it’s cold
or pouring vinegar on soda—
that’s what singing songs does to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:4-5
New International Version
Proverbs 26:4-5
International Standard Version
4 Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness,
or you will be just like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his foolishness,
or he will think himself to be wise.
Proverbs 26:17
New International Version
17 Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears
is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
Proverbs 26:17
International Standard Version
17 Picking up a dog by the ears—
that’s what someone is like who[a] meddles in another’s fight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:17 Lit. who, as he is passing by,
Proverbs 26:18-19
New International Version
18 Like a maniac shooting
flaming arrows of death
19 is one who deceives their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
International Standard Version
18 Like the maniac who shoots
fiery darts and deadly arrows—
19 that’s what someone is like who lies to his neighbor
and then says, “I was joking, wasn’t I?”
Proverbs 28:23
New International Version
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)
Proverbs 28:23
International Standard Version
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor
than someone who flatters with his words.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:23 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 29:20
New International Version
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)
Proverbs 29:20
International Standard Version
20 Do you see a man who speaks hastily?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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