Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 27 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on friendship, animals, and planning: do not boast about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring. Iron sharpens iron and one man sharpens another. Know well the condition of your flocks and give attention to …
Other Translations
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
Cross References
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee king …
And Nathan departed unto his house. And the Lord struck the child that Uriah’s wife bare unto David, and it …
And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the …
But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab’s hand: so he smote him therewith in the …
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent …
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.