Proverbs 27:6

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 27:6 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 12:7Then 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.
  2. 2 Samuel 20:9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
  3. Job 5:17Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
  4. Psalms 141:5Let 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.
  5. Proverbs 10:18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
  6. Proverbs 26:23Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.
  7. Matthew 26:48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
  8. Hebrews 12:10Our 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.
  9. Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

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