Proverbs 24:24-26

The Voice

²⁴ When a judge says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”
    he will be cursed by all people; he will be hated by nations.
²⁵ But those who reprimand evildoers will be celebrated,
    and good fortune will come their way.
²⁶ A straight answer is as precious
    as a kiss on the lips.