Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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.

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.

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 An open rebuke is better than secret love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 7 He that is full, abhorreth a honeycomb; but unto him that is hungry, every sour thing is sweet.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous rather smite me friendly, and reprove me: so will I take it as though he had poured oil on my head; it shall not hurt my head. Yea, I will pray yet for their wickedness.

2 Samuel 12:7-15

Then Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man. Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'I anointed thee king over Israel and rid thee out of the hands of Saul.

2 Samuel 20:9-10

And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.

Job 5:17-18

"Behold, happy is the man whom God punisheth: therefore, despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

Proverbs 10:18

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that speaketh slander, is a fool.

Proverbs 26:23-26

Venomous lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

Matthew 26:48-50

And he that betrayed him, gave them a token, saying, "Whosoever I kiss, the same is he: lay hands on him."

Hebrews 12:10

And they verily for a few days nurtured us after their own pleasure; but he learneth us unto that which is profitable, that we might receive of his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be fervent therefore and repent.

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