Proverbs 27:6
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
In context
3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. 7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. 8 Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home.
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 27:6 in the KJV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 27:6 in the ESV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.