| Geneva Study Bible Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Wesley's Notes 24:26 Shall kiss - Shall respect him. A right answer - That speaks pertinently and plainly, and truly. King James Translators' Notes that...: Heb. that answereth right words Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 26. kiss his lips-love and obey, do homage (Ps 2:12; So 8:1). right answer-literally, "plain words" (compare Pr 8:9), opposed to deceptive, or obscure. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 24:17,18. The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden. 19,20. Envy not the wicked their prosperity; be sure there is no true happiness in it. 21,22. The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There may be cause to change for the better, but have nothing to do with them that are given change. 23-26. The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it. 27. We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not go in debt. | 
