Verse Comparison: Proverbs 24:26
American Standard Version
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Amplified® Bible
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of men] who give a right answer.
Contemporary English Version
Giving an honest answer is a sign of true friendship.
Darby English Version
He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.
Good News Bible
An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.
King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
New American Standard Bible
He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
New International Version
An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
New King James Version
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
Revised Standard Version
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
Young's Literal Translation
Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.
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