Proverbs 24:25
“But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come vpon them.”
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Proverbs 24:25 Context
23These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to haue respect of persons in iudgement. 24He that sayth vnto the wicked, Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse; nations shall abhorre him: 25But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come vpon them. 26Euery man shall kisse his lippes that giueth a right answere. 27Prepare thy worke without, and make it fit for thy selfe in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
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Other Translations
But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
- King James Version
But to those who rebuke the {wicked} will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But to them that rebuke `him' shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
- Basic English Bible
but to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them.
- Darby Bible
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
- Webster's Bible
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
- World English Bible
And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
But to them that decide justly shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
But to those who rebuke the {wicked} will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But to them that rebuke `him' shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
- Basic English Bible
but to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them.
- Darby Bible
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
- Webster's Bible
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
- World English Bible
And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
But to them that decide justly shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:25
24:25 Rebuke - That publickly and judicially rebuke and condemn the wicked. Delight - The peace of a good conscience.