Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
Faithful the wounds of a friend; and abundant the kisses of an enemy.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Holman Bible
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.
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 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
Phrases
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.