Proverbs 27:6

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

Psalm 141:5

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

2 Samuel 12:7-15

Nathan said to David, "You are that man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: 'I chose you to be king over Israel and I rescued you from the hand of Saul.

2 Samuel 20:9-10

Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" With his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa's beard as if to greet him with a kiss.

Job 5:17-18

"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

Proverbs 26:23-26

Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

Matthew 26:48-50

(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!")

Hebrews 12:10

For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!

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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
Nathan said to David, "You are that man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: 'I chose you to be king over Israel and I rescued you from the hand of Saul.
Job 5:17
"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Psalm 141:5
May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!

The kisses

Proverbs 10:18
The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
2 Samuel 20:9
Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" With his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa's beard as if to greet him with a kiss.
Matthew 26:48
(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!")

General references

Proverbs 28:23
The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

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