Parallel Verses

Julia Smith Translation

Faithful the wounds of a friend; and abundant the kisses of an enemy.

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.

Holman Bible

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

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.

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 Naked rebuke is good above secret love. 6 Faithful the wounds of a friend; and abundant the kisses of an enemy. 7 The full soul will tread down the honey droppings, and to the hungry soul all bitter is sweet

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

The just one shall smite me; a mercy: and he shall admonish me, an oil of the head it shall not decorate my head: for yet my prayer in their evils.

2 Samuel 12:7-15

And Nathan will say to David, Thou the man. Thus said Jehovah the God of Israel, I anointed thee for king over Israel, and I delivered thee from the hand of Saul;

2 Samuel 20:9-10

And Joab will say to Amasa, Thou my brother in peace? and Joab's right hand will take hold of Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

Job 5:17-18

Behold, happy the man God shall rebuke him: and thou shalt not reject the correction of the Almighty:

Proverbs 10:18

He covering hatred with lips of falsehood, and he bringing forth slander, is foolish.

Proverbs 26:23-26

Silver dross covering over a pot-sherd, burning lips and an evil heart.

Matthew 26:48-50

And he delivering him up, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, the same is he: hold him firmly.

Hebrews 12:10

For they truly for a few days, according as it seemed to them, corrected; but he for profit, in order to partake in his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

I, if as many as I love, I rebuke and correct: be emulous therefore, and repent.

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