Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

New American Standard Bible

Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
are the wounds
פּצע 
Petsa` 
Usage: 8

of a friend
אהב אהב 
'ahab 
Usage: 212

but the kisses
נשׁיקה 
N@shiyqah 
Usage: 2

of an enemy
שׂנא 
Sane' 
Usage: 145

Devotionals

Devotionals about Proverbs 27:6

Context Readings

All About Life

5 Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.
6 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
7 A person who is full tramples on a honeycomb,
but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous one strike me—
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me not refuse it.
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, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

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

See how happy the man is God corrects;
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 26:23-26

Smooth lips with an evil heart
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

As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.

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