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Proverbs 27:6

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 27:6 in other translations

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

Proverbs 27:6 · American Standard Version

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 hidden love.
  3. 6The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
  4. 7A full soul loathes a honeycomb;
    but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
  5. 8As a bird that wanders from her nest,
    so is a man who wanders from his home.