Proverbs 27:6

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

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous one strike me in kindness, and let him chasten me. [It is] oil for [my] head; let not my head refuse. For still my prayer [is] against their evil deeds.

2 Samuel 12:7-15

Then Nathan said to him, "You [are] the man! Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel: 'I anointed you as king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

2 Samuel 20:9-10

Then Joab said to Amasa, "Is it peace, O you my brother?" Then the right hand of Joab took hold of the beard of Amasa [as if] to kiss him.

Job 5:17-18

"Look, happy [is the] human being whom God reproves; and you must not despise the discipline of Shaddai,

Proverbs 10:18

He who conceals hatred [has] lips of deceit, and he who utters slander--he is a fool.

Proverbs 26:23-26

[Like] {impure silver} which overlays an earthen vessel, [so are] smooth lips and an evil heart.

Matthew 26:48-50

Now the one who was betraying him had given them a sign, saying, "[The one] whom I kiss--he is [the one]. Arrest him!"

Hebrews 12:10

For they disciplined [us] for a few days according to what seemed [appropriate] to them, but he [does so] for our benefit, in order that [we] can have a share in his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove and discipline. Be zealous, therefore, and repent!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Bible References

The wounds

2 Samuel 12:7
Then Nathan said to him, "You [are] the man! Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel: 'I anointed you as king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
Job 5:17
"Look, happy [is the] human being whom God reproves; and you must not despise the discipline of Shaddai,
Psalm 141:5
Let a righteous one strike me in kindness, and let him chasten me. [It is] oil for [my] head; let not my head refuse. For still my prayer [is] against their evil deeds.
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined [us] for a few days according to what seemed [appropriate] to them, but he [does so] for our benefit, in order that [we] can have a share in his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and discipline. Be zealous, therefore, and repent!

The kisses

Proverbs 10:18
He who conceals hatred [has] lips of deceit, and he who utters slander--he is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
[Like] {impure silver} which overlays an earthen vessel, [so are] smooth lips and an evil heart.
2 Samuel 20:9
Then Joab said to Amasa, "Is it peace, O you my brother?" Then the right hand of Joab took hold of the beard of Amasa [as if] to kiss him.
Matthew 26:48
Now the one who was betraying him had given them a sign, saying, "[The one] whom I kiss--he is [the one]. Arrest him!"

General references

Proverbs 28:23
He who rebukes a person will afterward find [more] favor than he who flatters [with the] tongue.