Proverbs 27:6

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

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!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

The wounds

2 Samuel 12:7
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.
Job 5:17
"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,
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.
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!

The kisses

Proverbs 10:18
Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver that's what smooth lips with a wicked heart are.
2 Samuel 20:9
Joab asked Amasa, "Is everything going well with you, my brother?" As Joab took Amasa by his beard to greet him,
Matthew 26:48
Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him."

General references

Proverbs 28:23
Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

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