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
But Nathan replied to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: ""I anointed you king and you became king over Israel. ""I delivered you from Saul's control.
Job 5:17
"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,
Psalm 141:5
Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.
Hebrews 12:10
For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but God does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!
The kisses
Proverbs 10:18
Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver that's what smooth lips with a wicked heart are.
2 Samuel 20:9
Joab asked Amasa, "Is everything going well with you, my brother?" As Joab took Amasa by his beard to greet him,
Matthew 26:48
Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him."
General references
Proverbs 28:23
Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.