Other translations
American Standard Version
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the lips will kiss those that reprove.
Darby Bible Translation
He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
God's Word
Giving a straight answer is [like] a kiss on the lips.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
International Standard Version
A kiss on the lips— that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.
NET Bible
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest 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 Living Translation
An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.
Webster's Bible Translation
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
The World English Bible
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
EasyEnglish Bible
Somebody who gives you an honest answer is your true friend.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.
New Life Version
To give the right answer is like a kiss on the lips.
The Voice Bible
A straight answer is as precious as a kiss on the lips.
Living Bible
It is an honor to receive a frank reply.
New Catholic Bible
Anyone who offers an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Legacy Standard Bible
He kisses the lips Who responds with right words.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The lips of the one that gives a right answer shall be kissed.
Christian Standard Bible
He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Amplified Bible © 1954
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of men] who give a right answer.
New Century Version
An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
The Message
An honest answer is like a warm hug.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Someone who gives a straight answer gives a kiss on the lips.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Good News Translation®
An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.
Wycliffe Bible
He that answereth (with) rightful words, shall kiss lips. (Lips shall kiss him, who answereth with upright words.)
Contemporary English Version
Giving an honest answer is a sign of true friendship.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Common English Bible © 2011
Those who speak honestly are like those who kiss on the lips.
Amplified Bible © 2015
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people] Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
An honest reply— a kiss on the lips.
New American Standard Bible
One who gives a right answer Kisses the lips.
The Expanded Bible
An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
Tree of Life Version
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Revised Standard Version
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
New International Reader's Version
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
BRG Bible
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Complete Jewish Bible
Giving an honest answer is like giving a kiss.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
He that giveth an answer that is nakhon (right, correct), giveth a kiss on the sfatayim.
Names of God Bible
Giving a straight answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Modern English Version
Every man will kiss his lips that gives a right answer.
Easy-to-Read Version
An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
International Children’s Bible
An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
Lexham English Bible
He will kiss the lips, he who gives an honest answer.
New International Version - UK
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.