Proverbs 27:6

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

The wounds of a lover are faithful, || And the kisses of an enemy [are] abundant.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy.

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

The wounds of a friend are more to be trusted than the spontaneous kisses of an enemy.

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Original-language editions

WLC

נֶ֭אֱמָנִים פִּצְעֵ֣י אוֹהֵ֑ב וְ֝נַעְתָּר֗וֹת נְשִׁיק֥וֹת שׂוֹנֵֽא׃

LXX-Br

Ἀξιοπιστότερά ἐστι τραύματα φίλου, ἢ ἑκούσια φιλήματα ἐχθροῦ.

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Cross-references most cited first

• 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.
• Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
• Job 5:17–18Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.
• Proverbs 26:23–26Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart. A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven…
• 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.
• 2 Samuel 12:7–15Then 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. I gave your master’s house to you and your…
• 2 Samuel 20:9–10“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and…
• Proverbs 10:18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
• Matthew 26:48–50Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the…

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