Proverbs 24:26 — Compare Translations
28 translations compared side by side
English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.
English ASV
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
English Amplified
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of men] who give a right answer.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of men] who give a right answer.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.
English EASY 2024
Somebody who gives you an honest answer is your true friend.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Giving a straight answer is {like} a kiss on the lips.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
English KJV 1611
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
English LSB
He kisses the lips Who responds with right words.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He who gives an answer that is right gives a kiss on the lips.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He gives a kiss on the lips who makes an honest reply.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
English NIV
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
English NKJ 1982
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
English NLT
It is an honor to receive an honest reply.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Speaking honestly is a sign of true friendship.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
It is an honor to receive a frank reply.
English Tyndale 1537
He maketh himself to be well loved, that giveth a good answer.