Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
The wounds
The kisses
General references
Bible References
The wounds
2 Samuel 12:7
Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
Job 5:17 See how happy the man is God corrects;
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous one strike me—
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me not refuse it.
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but He does it for our benefit, so that we can share His holiness.
Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.
The kisses
Proverbs 10:18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23 Smooth lips with an evil heart
are like glaze on an earthen vessel.
are like glaze on an earthen vessel.
2 Samuel 20:9
Joab asked Amasa, “Are you well, my brother?” Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
Matthew 26:48
His betrayer had given them a sign: “The One I kiss, He’s the One; arrest Him!”
General references
Proverbs 28:23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
than one who flatters with his tongue.
than one who flatters