Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:6

BSB

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

AKJV

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

CPDV

The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.

ERV

Faithful are the wounds of a friend: but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

NHEB

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

SMT

Faithful the wounds of a friend; and abundant the kisses of an enemy.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:6

FaithfulH539VerbarethewoundsH6482Noun MasculineofafriendH157VerbbutthekissesH5390Noun FeminineofanenemyH8130VerbaredeceitfulH6280Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 27:6

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Overview of Proverbs 27:6

Summary

Faithful friend's wounds prove genuine.

Event

Faithful wounds contrasted with false kisses

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC