Proverbs 27:6
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- 13 The Niphal participle of אָמַן (’aman) means “faithful; reliable; sure; trustworthy.” The word indicates that the wounds from a friend “can be trusted” (so , ) because they are meant to correct and not to destroy (e.g., 25:12; Deut 7:9; Job 12:20).
- 14 “Kisses” probably represents a metonymy of adjunct; the term describes any expressions or indications of affection. But coming from an enemy, they will be insincere—as indicated by their excessive number.
- 15 The form is נַעְתָּרוֹת (na’tarot), the Niphal participle of עָתַר (’atar, “to be abundant”). Contemporary translations render this rare form in a number of different ways: “deceitful” (, ); “profuse” (); “many” (). But the idea of “excessive” or “numerous” fits very well. The kisses of an enemy cannot be trusted, no matter how often they are presented.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Wounds from a sincere friend
are better than many kisses from an enemy.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The wounds of a friend mean well,
but the kisses of an enemy are profane.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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