Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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.
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 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 Open rebuke is better than secret love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 7 The full soul despises a honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness; and let him correct me, it is oil on my head, let not my head refuse it; for still my prayer also shall be against their wickedness.
2 Samuel 12:7-15
And Nathan said to David, You are the man! So says Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul.
2 Samuel 20:9-10
And Joab said to Amasa, Are you well, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.
Job 5:17-18
Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.
Proverbs 10:18
He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who speaks a slander, is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23-26
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a broken piece of pottery with silver waste.
Matthew 26:48-50
And he who betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever I shall kiss, He is the one, lay hold on Him.
Hebrews 12:10
For truly they chastened us for a few days according to their own pleasure, but He for our profit, that we might be partakers of His holiness.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; therefore be zealous and repent.