Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
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.
Webster
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse. 7 A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
2 Samuel 12:7-15
Nathan said to David, "You are the man. This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul.
2 Samuel 20:9-10
Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
Job 5:17-18
"Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.
Proverbs 10:18
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 26:23-26
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Matthew 26:48-50
Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."
Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.