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Proverbs 24:26

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 24:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 24:26

Theological / Devotional

Kiss his lips. This verse reads literally, “He will kiss the lips who returns a right answer.” When a king, ruler, or judge speaks just words they are as pleasant to right-thinking people as a kiss.

By SdaBc