Proverbs 27:6

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow

5Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. 6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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Berean Standard Bible
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
American Standard Version (1901)
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Bible in Basic English
The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy.
Free Bible Version
A friend's honest comments may hurt you, but an enemy's kisses are over the top.
Geneva Bible 1599
The wounds of a louer are faithful, and the kisses of an enemie are pleasant.
King James (Authorized) Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
One Unity Resource Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a 'ahav ·affectionate lover, friend·; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Translation for Translators
If a friend criticizes you, he is a good friend and you can trust him; but if one of your enemies kisses you, he is probably wanting to deceive you.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Faithful are the wounds caused by a friend, but an enemy may kiss you profusely.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.