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Proverbs 27:6

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6eFaithful are fthe wounds of a friend;

But the gkisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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Cross references

  1. eSo ch. 28. 23.
  2. fSo Ps. 141. 5.
  3. gCant. 1. 2.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Faithful are the wounds of a friend;

profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Wounds from a friend can be trusted,

but an enemy multiplies kisses.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,

but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

NLTNew Living Translation

Wounds from a sincere friend

are better than many kisses from an enemy.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The wounds of a friend mean well,

but the kisses of an enemy are profane.

KJV 1900King James Version

Faithful are the wounds of a friend;

But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.