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Proverbs 27:6

American Standard Version

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

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Proverbs 27:6 in other translations

The wounds of a friend are faithful,
although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Proverbs 27:6 · World English Bible

Proverbs 27:6 in context

  1. 4Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
  2. 5Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
  3. 6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
  4. 7The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
  5. 8As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.