Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.

New American Standard Bible

Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

A Conservative Version

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but 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.

Amplified


Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

Faithful the wounds of a friend; and abundant the kisses of an enemy.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

The wounds of a friend mean well, but the kisses of an enemy are profane.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

NET Bible

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but lavished are the kisses of an enemy.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
are the wounds
פּצע 
Petsa` 
Usage: 8

of a friend
אהב אהב 
'ahab 
Usage: 212

but the kisses
נשׁיקה 
N@shiyqah 
Usage: 2

of an enemy
שׂנא 
Sane' 
Usage: 145

Devotionals

Devotionals about Proverbs 27:6

Context Readings

All About Life

5 An open rebuke is better than unspoken love. 6 Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes. 7 The person who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.



Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.

2 Samuel 12:7-15

But Nathan replied to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: ""I anointed you king and you became king over Israel. ""I delivered you from Saul's control.

2 Samuel 20:9-10

Joab asked Amasa, "Is everything going well with you, my brother?" As Joab took Amasa by his beard to greet him,

Job 5:17-18

"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,

Proverbs 10:18

Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 26:23-26

A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver that's what smooth lips with a wicked heart are.

Matthew 26:48-50

Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him."

Hebrews 12:10

For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but God does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!

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