Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
International Standard Version
Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.
A Conservative Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
American Standard Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Amplified
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
Bible in Basic English
The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
Darby Translation
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Julia Smith Translation
Faithful the wounds of a friend; and abundant the kisses of an enemy.
King James 2000
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wounds of a friend mean well, but the kisses of an enemy are profane.
Modern King James verseion
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
NET Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
New Heart English Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
The Emphasized Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but lavished are the kisses of an enemy.
Webster
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
World English Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Youngs Literal Translation
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
Themes
Deceit » The wicked full of » Their kisses
Deceit » The kisses of an enemy are
Deception » What is deceit/deceitful
Enemies » The kisses of an enemy
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Faith/faithfulness » What is faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Reproving others
Friendship » The wounds of a friend
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 27:6
Prayers for Proverbs 27:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
5
than concealed love.
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
2 Samuel 12:7-15
Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel,
2 Samuel 20:9-10
Joab asked Amasa, “Are you well, my brother?” Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
Job 5:17-18
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
Proverbs 10:18
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23-26
are like glaze on an earthen vessel.
Matthew 26:48-50
His betrayer had given them a sign: “The One I kiss, He’s the One; arrest Him!”
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but He does it for our benefit, so that we can share His holiness.
Revelation 3:19