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Proverbs 24:26 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 24:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. that: Heb. that answereth right words”
Proverbs 24:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:26
This verse uses affectionate imagery to describe honest speech. 'Every man shall kiss his lips' (יִשַּׁק שְׂפָתָיִם/yissaq sefatayim, he kisses the lips) employs the Hebrew idiom of kissing to express affection, honor, and approval. 'That giveth a right answer' (מֵשִׁיב דְּבָרִים נְכֹחִים/meshiv devarim nekochim, one who returns upright/straight words) describes truthful, appropriate responses. Honest speech builds trust, resolves conflicts, and strengthens relationships. The 'kiss' metaphor appears elsewhere: 'Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other' (...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:26
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“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
“what does it reprove?”
“but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.”
“Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,,And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:,,,,,,,,”
“and worshiped Daniel”
“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. They marveled greatly at him.”