Proverbs 27:6
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
Other Translations of Proverbs 27:6
King James Version
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
English Standard Version
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
The Message
6 The wounds from a lover are worth it; kisses from an enemy do you in.
New King James Version
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
New Living Translation
6 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:6
Commentary on Proverbs 27:5-6
(Read Proverbs 27:5-6)
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.