Proverbs 24:26
Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
In context
23 These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good. 24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations, 25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them. 26 Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips. 27 Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house. 28 Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips. 29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 24:26 in the KJV
Every man shall kiss his lips That giveth a right answer.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 24:26 in the NIV
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.