Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAn honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips. Young's Literal Translation Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words. King James Bible [Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right answer. Hebrew An honestנְכֹחִֽים׃ (nə·ḵō·ḥîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5228: Straightforward, equitable, correct, integrity answer דְּבָרִ֥ים (də·ḇā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause given מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב (mê·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again is like a kiss יִשָּׁ֑ק (yiš·šāq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5401: To kiss, to equip with weapons on the lips. שְׂפָתַ֥יִם (śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin |
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