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
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
Job 5:17
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
The kisses
Proverbs 10:18
He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
2 Samuel 20:9
And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
Matthew 26:48
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.
General references
Proverbs 28:23
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.