Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

The kisses

Bible References

The wounds

Hebrews 12:10
their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
as many as I love, I rebuke and chastise: be warm therefore with zeal, and repent.

The kisses

Matthew 26:48
now he that was to betray him, gave them this signal, the person I shall kiss, is the very man, be sure to secure him.