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Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:6 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

5Open rebuke is better than secret love.

6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

7The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

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