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
Then Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus hath said the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul,
Job 5:17
Behold, blessed is the man whom God chastens; therefore, do not despise not the correction of the Almighty.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me in mercy, and let him reprove me: and let not a flattering evil prince anoint my head, for my prayer shall ever be against his evil.
Hebrews 12:10
For they verily for a few days chastened us as it seemed good unto them, but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous therefore, and repent.
The kisses
Proverbs 10:18
He that hides hatred has lying lips, and he that utters a slander, is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
2 Samuel 20:9
And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in peace, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.
Matthew 26:48
Now he that betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast.
General references
Proverbs 28:23
He that rebukes a man, afterwards shall find more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.