Proverbs 24:26
“An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.”
— Proverbs 24:26
About this verse
Proverbs 24:26 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is court. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include honesty, truth. Notable phrases: honest answer; kiss on the lips.
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
proverb
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