Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
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 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.
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 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive. 7 The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.
2 Samuel 12:7-15
Nathan said to David, "You are that man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: 'I chose you to be king over Israel and I rescued you from the hand of Saul.
2 Samuel 20:9-10
Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" With his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa's beard as if to greet him with a kiss.
Job 5:17-18
"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Proverbs 10:18
The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
Proverbs 26:23-26
Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
Matthew 26:48-50
(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!")
Hebrews 12:10
For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!