Parallel Verses
Webster
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 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.
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 lotheth a honey-comb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
2 Samuel 12:7-15
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee from the hand of Saul;
2 Samuel 20:9-10
And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.
Job 5:17-18
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Proverbs 10:18
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23-26
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Matthew 26:48-50
Now he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast.
Hebrews 12:10
For they verily for a few days chastened us after 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: be zealous therefore, and repent.