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 said to David, "You are the man. This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul.
Job 5:17
"Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed, for a few days, punished 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 who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
2 Samuel 20:9
Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
Matthew 26:48
Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."
General references
Proverbs 28:23
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.