Proverbs 27:6

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Faithful are the wounds of one who loves, and abundant are the kisses of one hating.

Latin

Meliora sunt vulnera diligentis quam fraudulenta oscula odientis.

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English

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

Notes

Proverbs 27:6

Wounds from a friend come from a caring correction (Proverbs 27:5). They are better than flattery (kisses) from an enemy who wants to harm, not help.

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Matthew 26:48–50
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

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