Cross references

Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer given

is like a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 24:26 BSB

Proverbs 24:26 has 8 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 15:23 (8 votes) and Genesis 41:38–57 (7 votes). 3 other verses point back to it. It links with 5 other books, from Genesis 41 to Mark 12.

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Which verses does Proverbs 24:26 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

  2. So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. …

  3. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

  4. Job 6:253 votes

    How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?

  5. The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

  6. At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” …

  7. Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him. Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him:

  8. “Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him, and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” …

Which verses point to Proverbs 24:26?

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