Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 27:6
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Berean Standard Bible
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
King James Version
Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.
World English Bible
The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
American Standard Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 27
4 Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.
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