Proverbs 27:6 “The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are de…”

Proverbs 27:6

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

World English Bible

The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

American Standard Version

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Geneva Bible 1599

The wounds of a louer are faithful, and the kisses of an enemie are pleasant.

Darby Translation

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Young's Literal Translation

Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.

Bible in Basic English

The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

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Cross references

“the wounds”

Psalm 141:5 Revelation 3:19 2 Samuel 12:7–15 Hebrews 12:10 Job 5:17 Job 5:18

Psalm 141:5 · BSB

Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

Revelation 3:19 · BSB

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

2 Samuel 12:7–15 · BSB

Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

Hebrews 12:10 · BSB

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

Job 5:17 · BSB

Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

Job 5:18 · BSB

For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.

“the kisses”

Proverbs 26:23–26 Proverbs 10:18 Matthew 26:48–50 2 Samuel 20:9 2 Samuel 20:10

Proverbs 26:23–26 · BSB

Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.

Proverbs 10:18 · BSB

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Matthew 26:48–50 · BSB

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

2 Samuel 20:9 · BSB

“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

2 Samuel 20:10 · BSB

Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

7The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.

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